Giant Eagle
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — NEW CASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Giant Eagle | Report ID | 20201211537 |
| Address | 3230 Wilmington Road | City, State ZIP | NEW CASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA 16105 |
| Event Date | December 9, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1507225 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.05000, -80.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on water that had leaked from a dishwasher onto the floor. The employee fell to the floor and sustained a fractured right tibia and fibula, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2020, a worker at Giant Eagle in NEW CASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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