Whataburger Franchise LLC

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Whataburger Franchise LLC in 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.

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