Ollies Distribution Center
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Ollies Distribution Center | Report ID | 2017087373 |
| Address | 3300 Expresso Way | City, State ZIP | YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17406 |
| Event Date | August 3, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1253156 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.05000, -76.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While shrink wrapping a pallet of merchandise, an employee tripped and fell 20 feet through a hole where a piece of decking was missing, suffering a broken elbow and ribs, as well as various cuts and bruises.
Incident Summary
On August 3, 2017, a worker at Ollies Distribution Center in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 160 severe injury reports involving "Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet injuries.
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