Rite Aid
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — DOVER, DELAWARE
| Employer | Rite Aid | Report ID | 2023032765 |
| Address | 1580 South Dupont Highway | City, State ZIP | DOVER, DELAWARE 19901 |
| Event Date | March 28, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 446110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.13000, -75.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a plastic tote behind a register, fell to the floor, and suffered a broken left hip. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 28, 2023, a worker at Rite Aid in DOVER, DELAWARE suffered fractures to the hip(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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