Michaels Stores, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA
| Employer | Michaels Stores, Inc. | Report ID | 2017087548 |
| Address | 11300 Pines Blvd. | City, State ZIP | PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA 33026 |
| Event Date | August 8, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 451120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.00000, -80.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking into the store, an employee tripped over a door mat and fell, breaking her femur.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2017, a worker at Michaels Stores, Inc. in PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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