American Electric Power
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | American Electric Power | Report ID | 2024010409 |
| Address | 2928 Chimney Point | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43231 |
| Event Date | January 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Ground |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow, hail | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.06000, -82.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking back to a powerline to inspect the location of an upcoming job when they slipped on ice and fell to the ground, resulting in fractured ribs that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On January 16, 2024, a worker at American Electric Power in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with ground identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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