Plunkett's Pest Control
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — NORFOLK, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Plunkett's Pest Control | Report ID | 2020021237 |
| Address | 1401 S. Pine Industrial Rd. | City, State ZIP | NORFOLK, NEBRASKA 68701 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Parking lot, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.01000, -97.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on ice in a parking lot and fell, suffering a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2020, a worker at Plunkett's Pest Control in NORFOLK, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with parking lot, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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