Dollar Tree
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | Dollar Tree | Report ID | 2020098901 |
| Address | 3932 Minnesota Ave NE | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20020 |
| Event Date | September 18, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 | Inspection # | 1493953 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.89000, -76.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell to the floor while walking, fracturing a knee.
Incident Summary
On September 18, 2020, a worker at Dollar Tree in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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