WALGREENS
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | WALGREENS | Report ID | 2018054613 |
| Address | 825 MORTON STREET | City, State ZIP | BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02124 |
| Event Date | May 11, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) and arms(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 | 42.28000, -71.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a box and fell fracturing the left elbow and forearm.
Incident Summary
On May 11, 2018, a worker at WALGREENS in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the elbow(s) and arms(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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