Southeastern Grocers Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — TRUSSVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Southeastern Grocers Inc. | Report ID | 2023098192 |
| Address | 465 Main Street | City, State ZIP | TRUSSVILLE, ALABAMA 35173 |
| Event Date | September 6, 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 | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.61000, -86.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in the shipping and receiving area when they tripped over a box of merchandise, causing them to lose their balance and fall to the ground. The employee sustained a left hip fracture.
Incident Summary
On September 6, 2023, a worker at Southeastern Grocers Inc. in TRUSSVILLE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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