Dollar General
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Bruises, contusions — MIFFLINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Dollar General | Report ID | 2023032303 |
| Address | 24519 Pennsylvania 35 | City, State ZIP | MIFFLINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 17059 |
| Event Date | March 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| 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) | 452319 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.58000, -77.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking behind the cash register when they tripped on a cord and fell, resulting in a contusion to the right knee.
Incident Summary
On March 14, 2023, a worker at Dollar General in MIFFLINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered bruises, contusions to the knee(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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