Von Maur
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — LOMBARD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Von Maur | Report ID | 2021108802 |
| Address | 145 Yorktown Center | City, State ZIP | LOMBARD, ILLINOIS 60148 |
| Event Date | October 13, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.83000, -88.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying an evening gown. She tripped on the gown, fell forward, and suffered two broken wrists. She was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 13, 2021, a worker at Von Maur in LOMBARD, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the wrist(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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