Macy's
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet — Fractures — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | Macy's | Report ID | 2018066171 |
| Address | 9531 Colerain Ave | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45251 |
| Event Date | June 22, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.24000, -84.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a step stool, placing merchandise on a rack against the wall. The stool broke and she fell to the ground, breaking her leg.
Incident Summary
On June 22, 2018, a worker at Macy's in CINCINNATI, OHIO suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 69 severe injury reports involving "Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet injuries.
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