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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2017098970 · 9/19/2017 · K Mart Corporation

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Wrist(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified
Source
Step ladders

Employer

Name
K Mart Corporation
Location
8245 N. Florida Ave., TAMPA, FLORIDA, 33604
NAICS
453998
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was on the third step of a 12-foot A-frame ladder disconnecting power to pantry coolers when a bolt from one of the side hinges came out, causing the ladder to collapse. The employee fell to the floor, fracturing the left wrist.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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