Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — UNIONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania | Report ID | 2016076834 |
| Address | Uniontown Goodwill Store, 1003 Mall Run Road | City, State ZIP | UNIONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 15401 |
| Event Date | July 27, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.89000, -79.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee carrying armload of clothing tripped and fell on a new ergonomic mat that was not laying flat on the floor, striking an elbow on the floor. The employee suffered a fractured elbow, which required surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 27, 2016, a worker at Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania in UNIONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the elbow(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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