The Home Depot USA Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA
| Employer | The Home Depot USA Inc. | Report ID | 2019021315 |
| Address | 882 W State Rd 436 | City, State ZIP | ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32714 |
| Event Date | February 5, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | 1389439 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.66000, -81.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a 9-step ladder to pack down dryer ducts. As she was descending the ladder, she missed the bottom step and fell, breaking her ankle.
Incident Summary
On February 5, 2019, a worker at The Home Depot USA Inc. in ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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