Sam's Club Store 6536
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Sam's Club Store 6536 | Report ID | 20221211225 |
| Address | 901 Airport Center Road | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18109 |
| Event Date | December 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.65000, -75.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking up the stairs when they fell backward and caught their hand on a stair bracket. The employee landed on their back and sustained swelling in the right hand and eye as well as chest and back pain.
Incident Summary
On December 28, 2022, a worker at Sam's Club Store 6536 in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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