Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc. | Report ID | 20231110798 |
| Address | 596 Giant St | City, State ZIP | MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 26505 |
| Event Date | November 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 451110 | Inspection # | 1713519 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.64000, -80.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a box of gift boxes at the front counter and fell on the floor. The employee sustained fractures to their left femur and hip.
Incident Summary
On November 24, 2023, a worker at Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc. in MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the hip(s) and leg(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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