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Michaels Stores

Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — MEDFORD, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Michaels Stores in MEDFORD, NEW YORK
Employer Michaels Stores Report ID 2018032858
Address 2799 Rt 112 City, State ZIP MEDFORD, NEW YORK 11763
Event Date March 23, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts and abrasions or bruises Body Part Head, unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over self Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 453998 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.82000, -72.99000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking backward while pulling a cart when she tripped and fell to the concrete floor, striking her head. She suffered a head laceration and head contusion.

Incident Summary

On March 23, 2018, a worker at Michaels Stores in MEDFORD, NEW YORK suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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