Southern Ohio Equipment Services Inc.

Fall on same level n.e.c. — Fractures and soft tissue injuries — MIDDLETOWN, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Southern Ohio Equipment Services Inc. in MIDDLETOWN, OHIO
Employer Southern Ohio Equipment Services Inc. Report ID 2025065468
Address 1801 Crawford Street City, State ZIP MIDDLETOWN, OHIO 45044
Event Date June 9, 2025 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and soft tissue injuries Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Fall on same level n.e.c. Source of Injury Structures and surfaces unspecified
Secondary Source Heavy rail vehicles unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 811310 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 39.50000, -84.39000

Incident Narrative

On June 9, 2025, an employee had opened the door of railcar using a hopper bar to lubricate the mechanism and check the function of the door latch. After lubricating and checking the door, he went to turn the latch with the hopper bar to close the door. The hopper bar slipped out of place, causing him to lose his balance. He fell back, landing on the floor. He was hospitalized with a fractured and dislocated right ankle.

Incident Summary

On June 9, 2025, a worker at Southern Ohio Equipment Services Inc. in MIDDLETOWN, OHIO suffered fractures and soft tissue injuries to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level n.e.c., with structures and surfaces unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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