BJ's Wholesale Club
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — ALBANY, NEW YORK
| Employer | BJ's Wholesale Club | Report ID | 2019021775 |
| Address | 1440 Central Ave | City, State ZIP | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12205 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.70000, -73.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell over a crack on a cement floor, suffering a fractured pelvis.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2019, a worker at BJ's Wholesale Club in ALBANY, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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