DILLARD'S
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — 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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