Lowe's Home Improvement Store

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Lowe's Home Improvement Store in REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO
Employer Lowe's Home Improvement Store Report ID 20181011191
Address 8231 E. Broad Street City, State ZIP REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO 43068
Event Date October 30, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Nonclassifiable
Industry (NAICS) 444130 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 39.98000, -82.78000

Incident Narrative

An employee was carrying a box and walking in a tool department when his right foot became caught on a display item and he fell to the ground. He suffered a fractured patella and was hospitalized, requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On October 30, 2018, a worker at Lowe's Home Improvement Store in REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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