Circle K
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Circle K | Report ID | 2023087665 |
| Address | 11040 Memorial Parkway Southwest | City, State ZIP | HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35803 |
| Event Date | August 21, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 447110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.62000, -86.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on the sales floor when they tripped and fell, striking their head on a case. The employee sustained five rib fractures and a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On August 21, 2023, a worker at Circle K in HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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