Price Chopper
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — NEWBURGH, NEW YORK
| Employer | Price Chopper | Report ID | 20191212516 |
| Address | 139 North Plank Rd. | City, State ZIP | NEWBURGH, NEW YORK 12550 |
| Event Date | December 5, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.53000, -74.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking in a store's meat department when she tripped on a loose tile and fell into a pole. She suffered a broken femur and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 5, 2019, a worker at Price Chopper in NEWBURGH, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the thigh(s). 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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