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Big Lots

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Abrasions, scratches — ALBANY, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Big Lots in ALBANY, NEW YORK
Employer Big Lots Report ID 2015052187
Address 1892 Central Avenue City, State ZIP ALBANY, NEW YORK 12205
Event Date May 29, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Abrasions, scratches Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Skids, pallets
Industry (NAICS) 453998 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.73000, -73.85000

Incident Narrative

An employee sustained an abrasion to his head and right hand when he tripped over a pallet while attempting to move a sofa in the warehouse on 5/29/15. He was hospitalized for an infection related to the hand laceration.

Incident Summary

On May 29, 2015, a worker at Big Lots in ALBANY, NEW YORK suffered abrasions, scratches to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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