Trader Joe's
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ATHENS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Trader Joe's | Report ID | 2019099487 |
| Address | 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy, Unit 331 | City, State ZIP | ATHENS, GEORGIA 30606 |
| Event Date | September 11, 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) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.91000, -83.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell over boxes while stocking in a dry produce area, breaking the left hip.
Incident Summary
On September 11, 2019, a worker at Trader Joe's in ATHENS, GEORGIA 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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