Republic Services
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — ELYRIA, OHIO
| Employer | Republic Services | Report ID | 20231211513 |
| Address | 40195 Butternut ridge Rd. | City, State ZIP | ELYRIA, OHIO 44035 |
| Event Date | December 19, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.31000, -82.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 19, 2023, at 8:30 PM, an employee slipped on ice while retrieving a truck to be serviced. The employee suffered a fractured hip and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 19, 2023, a worker at Republic Services in ELYRIA, OHIO suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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