BED BATH & BEYOND
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK
| Employer | BED BATH & BEYOND | Report ID | 2017010727 |
| Address | 2700 Veterans Rd | City, State ZIP | STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK 10309 |
| Event Date | January 23, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 442299 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.53000, -74.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking and holding a box, an employee tripped and fell to the floor, fracturing his right hip.
Incident Summary
On January 23, 2017, a worker at BED BATH & BEYOND in STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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