Nordstrom East Coast Fulfillment Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ELIZABETHTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Nordstrom East Coast Fulfillment Center | Report ID | 2019077673 |
| Address | 30 Distribution Drive | City, State ZIP | ELIZABETHTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 17022 |
| Event Date | July 26, 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 | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.15000, -76.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a box and fell to the floor, fracturing a fibula.
Incident Summary
On July 26, 2019, a worker at Nordstrom East Coast Fulfillment Center in ELIZABETHTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 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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