Lowe's Home Center, LLC
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Lowe's Home Center, LLC | Report ID | 2018054896 |
| Address | 850 E High Street | City, State ZIP | CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013 |
| Event Date | May 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.19000, -77.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell off a step ladder while throwing trash into a compactor resulting in a broken left ankle.
Incident Summary
On May 19, 2018, a worker at Lowe's Home Center, LLC in CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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