The Kroger Co.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — SANDUSKY, OHIO
| Employer | The Kroger Co. | Report ID | 2015129823 |
| Address | 508 W. Perkins Ave. | City, State ZIP | SANDUSKY, OHIO 44870 |
| Event Date | December 31, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Fruits, nuts, vegetables | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.43000, -82.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 31, 2015, an employee working as a produce clerk slipped on a piece of fruit and fell to the ground, resulting in a hospitalization for a compound fracture to the right knee.
Incident Summary
On December 31, 2015, a worker at The Kroger Co. in SANDUSKY, OHIO suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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