Kohl's Department Store
Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Fractures — PARKERSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Kohl's Department Store | Report ID | 2020010562 |
| Address | 189 Bosely Parkway | City, State ZIP | PARKERSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA 26101 |
| Event Date | January 18, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.22000, -81.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a curb and fell to the ground while walking into work, breaking the left wrist.
Incident Summary
On January 18, 2020, a worker at Kohl's Department Store in PARKERSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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