Walgreen Co.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ANTIOCH, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Walgreen Co. | Report ID | 2023043523 |
| Address | 283 W IL ROUTE 173 | City, State ZIP | ANTIOCH, ILLINOIS 60002 |
| Event Date | April 19, 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 | Handbags, pocketbooks, wallets, tote bags | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 446110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.47000, -88.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking through the front door to return from their break when they tripped over a back pack and fell. The employee sustained a right hip fracture.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2023, a worker at Walgreen Co. in ANTIOCH, ILLINOIS 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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