Weis Markets, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — READING, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Weis Markets, Inc. | Report ID | 20231110796 |
| Address | 2020 North 13th Street | City, State ZIP | READING, PENNSYLVANIA 19604 |
| Event Date | November 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Fats, oils, cooking greases | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.36000, -75.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was entering the deli. She was walking past the chicken fryer area when she slipped on grease and fell on the floor. The employee sustained fractures to their left ankle and foot.
Incident Summary
On November 24, 2023, a worker at Weis Markets, Inc. in READING, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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