Lowe's Home Centers, Inc
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — FAYETTEVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Lowe's Home Centers, Inc | Report ID | 2024109675 |
| Address | 46 Fayette Town Center Road | City, State ZIP | FAYETTEVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA 25840 |
| Event Date | October 17, 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 | Lawn mower riding | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.03000, -81.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking into work when they tripped over a stationary lawn mower and fell, resulting in a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2024, a worker at Lowe's Home Centers, Inc in FAYETTEVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA 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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