Michaels Stores, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Michaels Stores, Inc. | Report ID | 20161110299 |
| Address | 9041 Southside Blvd. | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32256 |
| Event Date | November 1, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 451120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.20000, -81.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading boxes (weighing 5 to 25 pounds) from a truck when the boxes fell on her, causing her to fall off the two-step stool. She broke her right ankle and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 1, 2016, a worker at Michaels Stores, Inc. in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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