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Joann Fabrics

Fall on same level due to slipping — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — KENT, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Joann Fabrics in KENT, OHIO
Employer Joann Fabrics Report ID 2015010907
Address 1089 West Main Street City, State ZIP KENT, OHIO 44240
Event Date January 28, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Parking lot, unspecified
Secondary Source Ice, sleet, snow
Industry (NAICS) 451130 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.15000, -81.38000

Incident Narrative

On January 28, 2015, an employee that was walking through the parking lot slipped on ice and fell due to inclement weather .

Incident Summary

On January 28, 2015, a worker at Joann Fabrics in KENT, OHIO suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with parking lot, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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