Dillards Store #218
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — ESTERO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Dillards Store #218 | Report ID | 20241211329 |
| Address | 8017 Via Sardinia Way | City, State ZIP | ESTERO, FLORIDA 33928 |
| Event Date | December 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 448140 | Inspection # | 1793993 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.39000, -81.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a step ladder securing items. The employee fell from the last rung of the ladder, hit the ground, and suffered a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On December 8, 2024, a worker at Dillards Store #218 in ESTERO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(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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