Cumberland Farms of Massachusetts Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Concussions — WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Cumberland Farms of Massachusetts Inc. | Report ID | 2021021598 |
| Address | 55 E Main Street | City, State ZIP | WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS 01581 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 447110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.27000, -71.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on ice and fell while leaving a store. The employee's back and head struck the ground, causing a back injury and a possible concussion. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2021, a worker at Cumberland Farms of Massachusetts Inc. in WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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