Sam's Club
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — THORNTON, COLORADO
| Employer | Sam's Club | Report ID | 2024065075 |
| Address | 9601 Grant Street | City, State ZIP | THORNTON, COLORADO 80229 |
| Event Date | June 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Water, liquids nonchemical | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.87000, -104.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing rotisserie chickens in the deli area when he noticed water on the floor by the ovens. While approaching to clean it up, he slipped on the water, fell, and suffered a broken ankle. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 8, 2024, a worker at Sam's Club in THORNTON, COLORADO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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