Michaels
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — NORRIDGE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Michaels | Report ID | 2022064758 |
| Address | 7010 West Forest Preserve Drive | City, State ZIP | NORRIDGE, ILLINOIS 60706 |
| Event Date | June 2, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 451120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.95000, -87.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing down a three-step stepladder after retrieving a box from an upper overstock level. She fell at the last step and broke her left leg.
Incident Summary
On June 2, 2022, a worker at Michaels in NORRIDGE, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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