Walgreen Co.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO
| Employer | Walgreen Co. | Report ID | 2019021738 |
| Address | 1604 W. Broadway Street | City, State ZIP | IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO 83402 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.49000, -112.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell on a patch of ice while taking out the trash, suffering a knee fracture.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2019, a worker at Walgreen Co. in IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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