CVS Distribution Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — NORTH SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND
| Employer | CVS Distribution Center | Report ID | 2015074612 |
| Address | 150 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | NORTH SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND 02896 |
| Event Date | July 13, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | 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 | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.99000, -71.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee working on the pharmacy department pick line tripped on a box and fell, breaking her hip and femur. She was taken to the hospital and admitted for surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2015, a worker at CVS Distribution Center in NORTH SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND suffered fractures 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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