Walgreens
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walgreens | Report ID | 2021021748 |
| Address | 4860 Donald Ross Road | City, State ZIP | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33418 |
| Event Date | February 25, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 446110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.88000, -80.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee went to crush a bug with her foot when she fell to the ground, sustaining a fracture to the right ankle.
Incident Summary
On February 25, 2021, a worker at Walgreens in PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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