VSM Abrasives Corporation
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — O FALLON, MISSOURI
| Employer | VSM Abrasives Corporation | Report ID | 2025010218 |
| Address | 1012 East Wabash Street | City, State ZIP | O FALLON, MISSOURI 63366 |
| Event Date | January 7, 2025 | 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 | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow, hail | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.80000, -90.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on ice in a parking lot and fell, suffering five broken ribs. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 7, 2025, a worker at VSM Abrasives Corporation in O FALLON, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. 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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