Hobby Lobby
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — BATAVIA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Hobby Lobby | Report ID | 2023076699 |
| Address | 421 North Randall Road | City, State ZIP | BATAVIA, ILLINOIS 60510 |
| Event Date | July 25, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.85000, -88.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stocking shelves. As she was stepping down from an A-frame ladder, she missed the last rung, causing her to fall. The employee sustained a femur fracture and a head contusion.
Incident Summary
On July 25, 2023, a worker at Hobby Lobby in BATAVIA, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the thigh(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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