Lowe's Home Improvement Store #0780
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — MUNHALL, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Lowe's Home Improvement Store #0780 | Report ID | 2019099234 |
| Address | 690 East Waterfront Drive | City, State ZIP | MUNHALL, PENNSYLVANIA 15120 |
| Event Date | September 5, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.41000, -79.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell, breaking his left ankle.
Incident Summary
On September 5, 2019, a worker at Lowe's Home Improvement Store #0780 in MUNHALL, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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