BJ's Wholesale Club
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — NORTHBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | BJ's Wholesale Club | Report ID | 2022021854 |
| Address | 6102 Shops Way | City, State ZIP | NORTHBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS 01532 |
| Event Date | February 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Pallet jack-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.29000, -71.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At 4:54 p.m. on February 28, 2022, an employee stepped backward and tripped on a pallet jack while placing items in a pickup area. The employee fell on top of the pallet jack, suffering a broken rib and a back injury. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2022, a worker at BJ's Wholesale Club in NORTHBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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