Big Y Foods Inc
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HOLDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Big Y Foods Inc | Report ID | 2022032723 |
| Address | 160 RESERVOIR STREET ROUTE 31 | City, State ZIP | HOLDEN, MASSACHUSETTS 01520 |
| Event Date | March 27, 2022 | 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 | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.34000, -71.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee walked through the main entrance when he noticed the rug at the entrance was rolled up in order to bring out pallets of firewood. He attempted to put the rug back when he tripped on the rug, fell onto his right side, and was unable to move his right leg. The employee suffered a break in the ball of his hip joint.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2022, a worker at Big Y Foods Inc in HOLDEN, MASSACHUSETTS 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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