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Dollar Tree Inc

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — LABADIEVILLE, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Dollar Tree Inc in LABADIEVILLE, LOUISIANA
Employer Dollar Tree Inc Report ID 2017087578
Address 122 hwy 398 City, State ZIP LABADIEVILLE, LOUISIANA 70372
Event Date August 8, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 453998 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.83000, -90.94000

Incident Narrative

While standing behind a register, an employee tripped over a fan cord and fell to the floor fracturing the right leg.

Incident Summary

On August 8, 2017, a worker at Dollar Tree Inc in LABADIEVILLE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. 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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