Hannaford Supermarket
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BUCKSPORT, MAINE
| Employer | Hannaford Supermarket | Report ID | 2021021293 |
| Address | 370 Main Street, 53 US Route 1 | City, State ZIP | BUCKSPORT, MAINE 04416 |
| Event Date | February 12, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.37000, -68.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was disassembling a stocking cart when his pant leg was caught on the cart, causing the employee to trip and fall. The employee sustained two fractured ribs.
Incident Summary
On February 12, 2021, a worker at Hannaford Supermarket in BUCKSPORT, MAINE suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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