Dematic Corp
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — JOHNSTON, RHODE ISLAND
| Employer | Dematic Corp | Report ID | 2024098566 |
| Address | 2120 Hartford Avenue | City, State ZIP | JOHNSTON, RHODE ISLAND 02919 |
| Event Date | September 14, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Conveyors unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333922 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.83000, -71.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a ladder when he lost his balance and fell onto the conveyor rail, resulting in two broken ribs and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On September 14, 2024, a worker at Dematic Corp in JOHNSTON, RHODE ISLAND suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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