Walgreens Co.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — PALM COAST, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walgreens Co. | Report ID | 2022109159 |
| Address | 215 Palm Coast Parkway NE | City, State ZIP | PALM COAST, FLORIDA 32137 |
| Event Date | October 19, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 446110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.55000, -81.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was dismounting a step stool when he fell to the ground, resulting in a knee fracture.
Incident Summary
On October 19, 2022, a worker at Walgreens Co. in PALM COAST, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the knee(s). 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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