Kmart
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — OMAHA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Kmart | Report ID | 2017066054 |
| Address | 5000 L St, #4130 | City, State ZIP | OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68117 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | 1247459 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.21000, -95.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a three-step ladder and pulled down a tote from an overhead shelf. As he turned to step down, he fell to the floor and broke his left femur.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2017, a worker at Kmart in OMAHA, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the thigh(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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