STOP & SHOP SUPERMARKET
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | STOP & SHOP SUPERMARKET | Report ID | 2017021768 |
| Address | 474 STATION AVENUE | City, State ZIP | SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664 |
| Event Date | February 24, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| 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 | 41.68000, -70.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a cord hanging from the deli scale and fell fracturing their pelvis.
Incident Summary
On February 24, 2017, a worker at STOP & SHOP SUPERMARKET in SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the pelvis. 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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