Dillard's
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — OXFORD, ALABAMA
| Employer | Dillard's | Report ID | 2023021511 |
| Address | 700 South Quintard Avenue | City, State ZIP | OXFORD, ALABAMA 36203 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Trailers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 448140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.61000, -85.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to unload 20 to 30 pounds of beaded prom dresses from a trailer when they fell from a step stool to the floor of the trailer, resulting in a fractured wrist.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2023, a worker at Dillard's in OXFORD, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). 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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