The Stop & Shop Companies
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | The Stop & Shop Companies | Report ID | 2016076433 |
| Address | 935 Riverdale Street | City, State ZIP | WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01089 |
| Event Date | July 16, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.12000, -72.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hospitalized with left shoulder and wrist fractures due to tripping over a cord and falling in the deli department.
Incident Summary
On July 16, 2016, a worker at The Stop & Shop Companies in WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the multiple upper extremities locations, 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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