KPR US, LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | KPR US, LLC | Report ID | 2019021220 |
| Address | 110 Kendall Park Lane | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30336 |
| Event Date | February 2, 2019 | 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 | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Rope, twine, string | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541614 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.69000, -84.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was shutting the dock door and her right foot became tangled in the rope used to close the door causing her to lose balance and fall to the floor. The employee sustained a fractured right tibia and fibula.
Incident Summary
On February 2, 2019, a worker at KPR US, LLC in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(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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