Shoprite
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Shoprite | Report ID | 2018076642 |
| Address | 860 Fischer Blvd | City, State ZIP | TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08753 |
| Event Date | July 3, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.97000, -74.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell over a cart, rupturing the left quadricep and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On July 3, 2018, a worker at Shoprite in TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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