Plug Power Inc.
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — HARRISONVILLE, MISSOURI
| Employer | Plug Power Inc. | Report ID | 20241110978 |
| Address | 1700 Rte 291 | City, State ZIP | HARRISONVILLE, MISSOURI 64701 |
| Event Date | November 26, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Shelves, shelving, racks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.67000, -94.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was retrieving a part off of a storage rack in a maintenance area. When she turned around, she tripped on a battery puller cart and landed on her knee, resulting in a fractured kneecap.
Incident Summary
On November 26, 2024, a worker at Plug Power Inc. in HARRISONVILLE, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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