Trader Joe's

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ATHENS, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Trader Joe's in 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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