Goodwill Store & Donation Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Goodwill Store & Donation Center | Report ID | 2022087455 |
| Address | 4634 Broadway | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18104 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Suitcases, baggage, luggage | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.58000, -75.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a golf club when her foot caught on the strap of a duffel bag on the floor and she fell. She suffered a broken right arm and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2022, a worker at Goodwill Store & Donation Center in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the arm(s), 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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