The Giant Co.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures and dislocations — EXTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | The Giant Co. | Report ID | 2021021777 |
| Address | 168 Eagleview Blvd | City, State ZIP | EXTON, PENNSYLVANIA 19341 |
| Event Date | February 26, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.05000, -75.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering groceries at the loading dock when he tripped over a dock plate and fell onto the concrete loading dock floor. The employee suffered a dislocated shoulder and fractured facial bones.
Incident Summary
On February 26, 2021, a worker at The Giant Co. in EXTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures and dislocations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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