Rite-Aid
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BRIDGEWATER, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Rite-Aid | Report ID | 2018010667 |
| Address | 233 Broad Street | City, State ZIP | BRIDGEWATER, MASSACHUSETTS 02324 |
| Event Date | January 20, 2018 | 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 | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 446110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.99000, -70.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking behind the checkout counter when she tripped on a box and fell onto shelving, fracturing her left hip.
Incident Summary
On January 20, 2018, a worker at Rite-Aid in BRIDGEWATER, 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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