Rent-A-Center, Inc.
Slip without fall, unspecified — Sprains — PARMA HEIGHTS, OHIO
| Employer | Rent-A-Center, Inc. | Report ID | 20211210493 |
| Address | 11541 Sharon Dr | City, State ZIP | PARMA HEIGHTS, OHIO 44130 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Sprains | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Slip without fall, unspecified | Source of Injury | Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker |
| Secondary Source | Stairs, steps, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.40000, -81.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering a mattress to a residential location when they slipped on a step, resulting in a twisted ankle.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2021, a worker at Rent-A-Center, Inc. in PARMA HEIGHTS, OHIO suffered sprains to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as slip without fall, unspecified, with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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