Life Storage 265
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures and dislocations — DUNCANVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Life Storage 265 | Report ID | 2021097968 |
| Address | 1010 E. Highway 67 Frontage Road | City, State ZIP | DUNCANVILLE, TEXAS 75137 |
| Event Date | September 16, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Garage doors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 531130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.64000, -96.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee went to get merchandise out of a unit when her foot was caught in a door rope and she tripped and fell hitting her right knee and left shoulder. The employee sustained a broken kneecap and a dislocated shoulder.
Incident Summary
On September 16, 2021, a worker at Life Storage 265 in DUNCANVILLE, TEXAS suffered fractures and dislocations to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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