Big Lots
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ZANESVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Big Lots | Report ID | 2019065937 |
| Address | 3515 Maple Ave | City, State ZIP | ZANESVILLE, OHIO 43701 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2019 | 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 | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.98000, -82.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell over a pallet in a stock room, landing on the floor face first. The employee suffered a head injury that required stitches, as well as a broken kneecap.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2019, a worker at Big Lots in ZANESVILLE, 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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