Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Inc. | Report ID | 2017076169 |
| Address | 1100 Union Street | City, State ZIP | WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS 01581 |
| Event Date | July 5, 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) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.26000, -71.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying a box when he tripped over a pallet and fell to the floor. He broke his hip and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 5, 2017, a worker at Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Inc. in WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS 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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