Gap, Inc.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object - Bruises, contusions - BROOKLYN, New York

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Gap, Inc. in BROOKLYN, New York
Employer Gap, Inc.
Address 423 86th Street
City, State ZIP BROOKLYN, New York 11209
Report ID 2017065333
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
GPS Coordinates 40.62264, -74.02753

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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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