Nordstrom Incorporated
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Nordstrom Incorporated | Report ID | 20241110632 |
| Address | 510 Bergen Town Center | City, State ZIP | PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY 07652 |
| Event Date | November 14, 2024 | 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 | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.91000, -74.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a step stool and adding stock. The employee lost balance while stepping off the stool and fell to the floor on her left side. The employee sustained a broken left wrist.
Incident Summary
On November 14, 2024, a worker at Nordstrom Incorporated in PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY 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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