Kirklands TX, LLC
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
| Employer | Kirklands TX, LLC | Report ID | 20191212422 |
| Address | 3201 Lawrence Road Suite #300 | City, State ZIP | WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS 76306 |
| Event Date | December 3, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 442110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.87000, -98.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a step stool. It moved and the employee fell 3 feet to the ground, suffering a broken left leg.
Incident Summary
On December 3, 2019, a worker at Kirklands TX, LLC in WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. 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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