Ace Hardware Corporation
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
| Employer | Ace Hardware Corporation | Report ID | 2018055273 |
| Address | 5520 Astrozone Blvd | City, State ZIP | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80916 |
| Event Date | May 30, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Posts, bollards, moorings | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.80000, -104.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a protective bollard and twisted his body and knee while falling to the ground. The employee sustained a fractured left tibia and was hospitalized for treatment.
Incident Summary
On May 30, 2018, a worker at Ace Hardware Corporation in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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