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The Kroger Co.

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — FAIRFIELD, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at The Kroger Co. in FAIRFIELD, OHIO
Employer The Kroger Co. Report ID 2018021919
Address 5420 Liberty Fairfield Rd. City, State ZIP FAIRFIELD, OHIO 45011
Event Date February 25, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Meat, poultry, seafood
Industry (NAICS) 445110 Inspection # 1299019
GPS Coordinates 39.41000, -84.47000

Incident Narrative

After operating a deli slicer, an employee turned and slipped on lunchmeat that was on the floor. The employee suffered left tibia and fibula fractures, requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On February 25, 2018, a worker at The Kroger Co. in FAIRFIELD, OHIO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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