Legacy Ace Hardware
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
| Employer | Legacy Ace Hardware | Report ID | 2022021449 |
| Address | 2501 Texas Avenue South | City, State ZIP | COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77840 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Plastic wrap | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.60000, -96.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking to the rear door to pick up a delivery when he tripped over shrink wrap that was left on the floor. The employee fell and fractured his left arm.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2022, a worker at Legacy Ace Hardware in COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. 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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