Staples
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — BELLEROSE, NEW YORK
| Employer | Staples | Report ID | 2015064197 |
| Address | 251-21 Jericho Turnpike | City, State ZIP | BELLEROSE, NEW YORK 11426 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 453210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.72000, -73.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a 10ft rolling ladder to restock shelves. She lost her balance and fell fracturing the left leg. The ladder's wheels were not locked out at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2015, a worker at Staples in BELLEROSE, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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