Macy's Menlo Park
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — EDISON, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Macy's Menlo Park | Report ID | 2015042344 |
| Address | 275 Menlo Park | City, State ZIP | EDISON, NEW JERSEY 08837 |
| Event Date | April 26, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.54000, -74.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a cord and fell on her left side fracturing her pelvis.
Incident Summary
On April 26, 2015, a worker at Macy's Menlo Park in EDISON, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with power cords, electrical cords, extension cords identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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