Wegman's Food Markets Inc
Fall on same level due to slipping — Bruises, contusions — WILKES BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Wegman's Food Markets Inc | Report ID | 2018076794 |
| Address | 220 Highland Park Blvd | City, State ZIP | WILKES BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA 18702 |
| Event Date | July 7, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.23000, -75.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell onto a hard tile floor, suffering a severe right forearm contusion and possible broken bones. She was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 7, 2018, a worker at Wegman's Food Markets Inc in WILKES BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered bruises, contusions to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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