Autozone, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Autozone, Inc. | Report ID | 2015020718 |
| Address | 2035 S MacArthur | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62704 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.77000, -89.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee fractured his ankle when he slipped on ice while walking to the cargo van, resulting in hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2015, a worker at Autozone, Inc. in SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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