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Petsmart

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — FLORISSANT, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Petsmart in FLORISSANT, MISSOURI
Employer Petsmart Report ID 2017032568
Address 13927 New Halls Ferry Road City, State ZIP FLORISSANT, MISSOURI 63033
Event Date March 21, 2017 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 Skids, pallets
Industry (NAICS) 453910 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 38.80000, -90.30000

Incident Narrative

An employee was stocking a shelf with dog treats that were on a pallet. He tripped over the corner of the pallet, fell, and broke his hip, requiring surgery and hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On March 21, 2017, a worker at Petsmart in FLORISSANT, MISSOURI 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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