UNFI
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | UNFI | Report ID | 2023032658 |
| Address | 410 Montclair Avenue | City, State ZIP | BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA 18015 |
| Event Date | March 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.60000, -75.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stepping up onto a loading dock when he lost his balance and fell backward to the ground, resulting in a lower back injury.
Incident Summary
On March 24, 2023, a worker at UNFI in BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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