Gap, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Bruises, contusions — BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
| Employer | Gap, Inc. | Report ID | 2017065333 |
| Address | 423 86th Street | City, State ZIP | BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11209 |
| Event Date | June 11, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | 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 | Luggage, handbags, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 448140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.62000, -74.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving clothing items when the employee's foot was caught in a bag strap. The employee tripped and fell to the floor, suffering a bruised and swollen knee.
Incident Summary
On June 11, 2017, a worker at Gap, Inc. in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK suffered bruises, contusions 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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