The Kroger Company
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | The Kroger Company | Report ID | 20171212345 |
| Address | 3637 S High St | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43207 |
| Event Date | December 28, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.88000, -83.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 29, 2017, an employee was walking down a grocery store aisle when she tripped and fell to the floor, breaking her right leg.
Incident Summary
On December 28, 2017, a worker at The Kroger Company in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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