Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Concussions — QUINCY, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Inc. | Report ID | 2017109752 |
| Address | 101 Falls Boulevard, #3 | City, State ZIP | QUINCY, MASSACHUSETTS 02169 |
| Event Date | October 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.23000, -70.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was making a delivery when the employee slipped off the back of the delivery truck. The employee's head struck the asphalt pavement below. The employee lost consciousness and suffered a concussion, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 10, 2017, a worker at Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Inc. in QUINCY, MASSACHUSETTS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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