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rue21

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at rue21 in CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
Employer rue21 Report ID 2017010542
Address 3000 Chalreston Twon Center #2058 City, State ZIP CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25389
Event Date January 18, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Elbow(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Movable ladders, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 448140 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 38.35000, -81.63000

Incident Narrative

An employee fell off a ladder and shattered an elbow.

Incident Summary

On January 18, 2017, a worker at rue21 in CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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