Wendy's of Colorado Springs, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Wendy's of Colorado Springs, Inc. | Report ID | 2021032682 |
| Address | 701 East North Street | City, State ZIP | RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA 57702 |
| Event Date | March 30, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Food products, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 722513 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.08000, -103.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on a pickle while cleaning. He fell to the floor and suffered a broken femur.
Incident Summary
On March 30, 2021, a worker at Wendy's of Colorado Springs, Inc. in RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the thigh(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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