Menards
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — DEFIANCE, OHIO
| Employer | Menards | Report ID | 20211210986 |
| Address | 8845 OH-66 | City, State ZIP | DEFIANCE, OHIO 43512 |
| Event Date | December 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.31000, -84.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying shelving units down a rolling staircase/ladder. She lost her balance and fell to the ground about 5 feet below. She suffered fractures to a leg and an elbow.
Incident Summary
On December 22, 2021, a worker at Menards in DEFIANCE, OHIO suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with movable ladders, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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