Stop and Shop
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND
| Employer | Stop and Shop | Report ID | 2023076778 |
| Address | 1360 West Main Road | City, State ZIP | MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND 02842 |
| Event Date | July 27, 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 | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.53000, -71.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking around a bin of watermelons on the sales floor when they tripped on the corner of a pallet. The employee fell onto her right hip and knee, resulting in a fracture to the right femoral head.
Incident Summary
On July 27, 2023, a worker at Stop and Shop in MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND 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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