ZARA USA, Inc.

Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels — Fractures — MCALLEN, Texas

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ZARA USA, Inc. in MCALLEN, Texas
Employer ZARA USA, Inc.
Address 2200 South 10th Street, ZARA Store #12210
City, State ZIP MCALLEN, Texas 78503
Report ID 2024021729
Event Date February 26, 2024
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels
Source of Injury Step ladders
Secondary Source Other constructed surface
Industry (NAICS) 448140
GPS Coordinates 26.18573, -98.23607

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Incident Narrative

An employee was dismounting a step ladder when she misstepped and fell to the floor. She was hospitalized with a fractured right tibia and fibula.

Incident Summary

On February 26, 2024, a worker at ZARA USA, Inc. in MCALLEN, Texas suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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