Bloomingdale's
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK
| Employer | Bloomingdale's | Report ID | 2019066433 |
| Address | 175 BLOOMINGDALE RD. | City, State ZIP | WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK 10601 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Parking lot irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.02000, -73.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking to her car in the parking lot at the end of her shift. She tripped on an uneven surface and fell breaking a rib.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2019, a worker at Bloomingdale's in WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with parking lot irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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