Goodwill of North Central West Virginia
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Goodwill of North Central West Virginia | Report ID | 2017098944 |
| Address | 1954 Hunters Way | City, State ZIP | MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 26505 |
| Event Date | September 18, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Gymnasium and exercise equipment | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.61000, -79.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While moving furniture and equipment, an employee backed through a doorway and backed into a piece of exercise equipment. The employee fell on her left arm resulting in a forearm fracture.
Incident Summary
On September 18, 2017, a worker at Goodwill of North Central West Virginia in MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the forearm(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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