Whole Foods Market
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Whole Foods Market | Report ID | 20211211189 |
| Address | 170 Great Road | City, State ZIP | BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS 01730 |
| Event Date | December 31, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.49000, -71.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee became lightheaded while bagging groceries. The employee turned, tripped, and fell to the floor, suffering a lower back fracture.
Incident Summary
On December 31, 2021, a worker at Whole Foods Market in BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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