Stop & Shop
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Stop & Shop | Report ID | 2019066392 |
| Address | 97 Main Street | City, State ZIP | NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS 01864 |
| Event Date | June 25, 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 | Parking lot-paved |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.57000, -71.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking across a parking lot, an employee tripped over an ergonomic mat that had been placed over a drain hole. The employee fell to the ground, suffering a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On June 25, 2019, a worker at Stop & Shop in NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with parking lot-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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