Dollar Tree Stores Inc.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object - Fractures - HERKIMER, New York

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Dollar Tree Stores Inc. in HERKIMER, New York
Employer Dollar Tree Stores Inc.
Address 101 North Caroline Street
City, State ZIP HERKIMER, New York 13350
Report ID 2023076302
Event Date July 15, 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) 452319
GPS Coordinates 43.02258, -74.99375

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Incident Narrative

An employee was walking in front of a register and tripped over a box of bags that was on floor. The employee fell and sustained a hip fracture.

Incident Summary

On July 15, 2023, a worker at Dollar Tree Stores Inc. in HERKIMER, New York 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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