rue21, inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | rue21, inc. | Report ID | 2017065370 |
| Address | 370 Greece Ridge Center Drive | City, State ZIP | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14626 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.20000, -77.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stepping down from a ladder when she fell and struck her head on the floor, lacerating it.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2017, a worker at rue21, inc. in ROCHESTER, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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