Giant Eagle
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MCMURRAY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Giant Eagle | Report ID | 2020087301 |
| Address | 4007 Washington Road | City, State ZIP | MCMURRAY, PENNSYLVANIA 15317 |
| Event Date | August 3, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Shopping cart, grocery carriage-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.26000, -80.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a shopping cart and fractured their back.
Incident Summary
On August 3, 2020, a worker at Giant Eagle in MCMURRAY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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