Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201797115 - Employee falls from a ladder and fractures his hip
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301330312 | 08/07/2003 | 5311 | 452112 | Kmart Corporation |
Abstract: At approximately 8:30 p.m. on July 29, 2003, Employee #1, weighing 225 pounds, was using a Davidson household 6 ft step ladder, Type II, with a load capacity of 299 pounds. He was replacing fluorescent light bulbs under a canopy at the front of the store with a coworker. He replaced approximately 20 bulbs while standing on the third step and was descending the ladder. He either lost his balance or missed a step and fell backwards with the ladder. He was not carrying anything and landed on his right hip fracturing it. Employee #1 was hospitalized and his hip was replaced.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301330312 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Management related occupations, n.e.c. |
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