MERS Goodwill
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI
| Employer | MERS Goodwill | Report ID | 20221110374 |
| Address | 2420 W Clay Street | City, State ZIP | SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI 63301 |
| Event Date | November 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-outdoors |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.78000, -90.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing overnight donation items into a donation bin to move inside for processing. The employee reached for the railing and stepped back when she lost her balance and fell down the steps. The employee landed on the concrete stairs/asphalt landing and sustained a head contusion.
Incident Summary
On November 28, 2022, a worker at MERS Goodwill in SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI suffered bruises, contusions to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps-outdoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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