Hannaford Supermarket
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — OXFORD, MAINE
| Employer | Hannaford Supermarket | Report ID | 20231110905 |
| Address | 1603 Main Street | City, State ZIP | OXFORD, MAINE 04270 |
| Event Date | November 29, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.19000, -70.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was arranging products on a display shelf when they lost balance and fell 18 inches from a step stool to the ground. The employee sustained a fractured hip and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 29, 2023, a worker at Hannaford Supermarket in OXFORD, MAINE suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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