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Berkshire Center

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — READING, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Berkshire Center in READING, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Berkshire Center Report ID 2021032537
Address 5501 Perkiomen Avenue City, State ZIP READING, PENNSYLVANIA 19606
Event Date March 25, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 623110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.29000, -75.84000

Incident Narrative

An employee prepared medicines at a med cart. The employee went to turn and her foot got stuck in the cart. The employee fell backward onto the floor, fracturing her right hip.

Incident Summary

On March 25, 2021, a worker at Berkshire Center in READING, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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