Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc. | Report ID | 2015075168 |
| Address | 843 Freeport Road | City, State ZIP | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15238 |
| Event Date | July 28, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Structural elements, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Doors, except garage and vehicle | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 442110 | Inspection # | 1082152 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.48000, -79.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell approximately 8 feet from a loft that was used to store seasonal products. The loft is enclosed and employees gain access by climbing a ladder. The employee backed into a door that is normally locked and fell. The door was unlocked at the time of the accident. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery for broken bones.
Incident Summary
On July 28, 2015, a worker at Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc. in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with structural elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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