Whataburger Franchise LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Whataburger Franchise LLC | Report ID | 2019010883 |
| Address | US 49 | City, State ZIP | GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI 39503 |
| Event Date | January 24, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(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) | 722110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.47000, -89.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking out of a stock room when she tripped over a box and fell to the floor. She suffered a broken right hip.
Incident Summary
On January 24, 2019, a worker at Whataburger Franchise LLC in GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the hip(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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