Harbor Freight Tools Store 242

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COLUMBIA, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Harbor Freight Tools Store 242 in COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
Employer Harbor Freight Tools Store 242 Report ID 2020087291
Address 601 Business Loop 70 W, #276 City, State ZIP COLUMBIA, MISSOURI 65203
Event Date August 3, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Skids, pallets
Industry (NAICS) 444130 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 38.96000, -92.34000

Incident Narrative

An employee was transferring products from a pallet to a non-motorized conveyor belt. While walking around the pallet, she tripped on one of its corners and fell to the ground, breaking her lower left leg.

Incident Summary

On August 3, 2020, a worker at Harbor Freight Tools Store 242 in COLUMBIA, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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