Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 583
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — WEATHERFORD, TEXAS
| Employer | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 583 | Report ID | 2022032037 |
| Address | 132 E. I-20 | City, State ZIP | WEATHERFORD, TEXAS 76087 |
| Event Date | March 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 722511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.75000, -97.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A Cracker Barrel employee was working on a grill printer from the top step of a step stool. The employee fell to the floor about 3 feet below and suffered a broken leg and ankle.
Incident Summary
On March 6, 2022, a worker at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 583 in WEATHERFORD, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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