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Wegmans Food Markets Inc.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Wegmans Food Markets Inc. in PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY
Employer Wegmans Food Markets Inc. Report ID 2017077259
Address 34 Sylvan Way City, State ZIP PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054
Event Date July 31, 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 Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 445110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.84000, -74.44000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped over a wire cord and fell, sustaining a fractured left knee cap.

Incident Summary

On July 31, 2017, a worker at Wegmans Food Markets Inc. in PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 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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