DILLARD'S

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at DILLARD'S in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Employer DILLARD'S Report ID 20191010950
Address 10304 Forest Hill Blvd City, State ZIP WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33414
Event Date October 20, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Step ladders
Secondary Source Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 452111 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 26.64000, -80.20000

Incident Narrative

An employee using a step ladder to replace a cosmetic event sign fell approximately 4 feet from the step ladder to the floor level, suffering a couple of broken ribs.

Incident Summary

On October 20, 2019, a worker at DILLARD'S in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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