Marshalls
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — SOUTH DENNIS, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Marshalls | Report ID | 20170412396 |
| Address | 500 Patriot Square | City, State ZIP | SOUTH DENNIS, MASSACHUSETTS 02660 |
| Event Date | April 1, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.69000, -70.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing next to a conveyor and caught her foot on a dolly. The employee fell and fractured her kneecap.
Incident Summary
On April 1, 2017, a worker at Marshalls in SOUTH DENNIS, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the knee(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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