Weis Markets 176
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — MIFFLINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Weis Markets 176 | Report ID | 2021065082 |
| Address | 4521 William Penn Highway | City, State ZIP | MIFFLINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 17059 |
| Event Date | June 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thoracic region |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.56000, -77.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while stepping off a stool, landing on the ground and suffering a broken T12 vertebra.
Incident Summary
On June 22, 2021, a worker at Weis Markets 176 in MIFFLINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the thoracic region. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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