Michael's Stores, Inc./Store #6762
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Michael's Stores, Inc./Store #6762 | Report ID | 2016021291 |
| Address | Store #6762, 600 Hartford Road | City, State ZIP | NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT 06053 |
| Event Date | February 11, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Plastic wrap | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.68000, -72.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking by truck pallets, an employee tripped over plastic wrap and fell to the floor. The employee suffered a broken hip from impact with the floor.
Incident Summary
On February 11, 2016, a worker at Michael's Stores, Inc./Store #6762 in NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the hip(s). 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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