CVS Pharmacy
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MILFORD, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | CVS Pharmacy | Report ID | 2022076238 |
| Address | 734 Bridgeport Avenue | City, State ZIP | MILFORD, CONNECTICUT 06460 |
| Event Date | July 17, 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 | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 446110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.21000, -73.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a cord in an aisle, fell to the floor, and suffered two broken vertebrae. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 17, 2022, a worker at CVS Pharmacy in MILFORD, CONNECTICUT 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 floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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