K Mart Corporation
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | K Mart Corporation | Report ID | 2017098970 |
| Address | 8245 N. Florida Ave. | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33604 |
| Event Date | September 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.02000, -82.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on the third step of a 12-foot A-frame ladder disconnecting power to pantry coolers when a bolt from one of the side hinges came out, causing the ladder to collapse. The employee fell to the floor, fracturing the left wrist.
Incident Summary
On September 19, 2017, a worker at K Mart Corporation in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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