Dicks Sporting Goods
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — AKRON, OHIO
| Employer | Dicks Sporting Goods | Report ID | 2021021042 |
| Address | 4118 Medina Road | City, State ZIP | AKRON, OHIO 44333 |
| Event Date | February 4, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 451110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.13000, -81.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking the trash out when they slipped and fell on ice, resulting in a right ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On February 4, 2021, a worker at Dicks Sporting Goods in AKRON, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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