Goodwill
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — WELLSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Goodwill | Report ID | 2023098462 |
| Address | 11473 U.S. 6 | City, State ZIP | WELLSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA 16901 |
| Event Date | September 13, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| 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) | 453310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.74000, -77.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was folding a cardboard gaylord container when her foot got caught on the folded container, causing her to fall to the ground. The employee suffered a torn left rotator cuff.
Incident Summary
On September 13, 2023, a worker at Goodwill in WELLSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). 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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