Target
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Target | Report ID | 2022108804 |
| Address | 11627 W Hillsborough Ave. | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33635 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.01000, -82.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a ladder. She dropped to the ground at the last step and broke her right ankle. She was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2022, a worker at Target in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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