Harbor Freight Tools Store 242
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — 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.
Context
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