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GetGo

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at GetGo in WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer GetGo Report ID 2018076654
Address 104 East Wylie Avenue City, State ZIP WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 15301
Event Date July 3, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 447110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.18000, -80.26000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working at a cash register when they tripped over a power strip. The employee fell, suffering fractures to the right shoulder, right knee, and a rib on the left side.

Incident Summary

On July 3, 2018, a worker at GetGo in WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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

OSHA has recorded 2,660 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level due to tripping over an object" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level due to tripping over an object injuries.

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