Walgreens Pharmacy

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BUCKSPORT, MAINE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Walgreens Pharmacy in BUCKSPORT, MAINE
Employer Walgreens Pharmacy Report ID 20231211433
Address 220 U.S. 1 City, State ZIP BUCKSPORT, MAINE 04416
Event Date December 15, 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 Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Buckets, baskets, pails
Industry (NAICS) 446110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 44.57000, -68.76000

Incident Narrative

An employee walked away from the cash register and tripped on a hand basket that was placed on the floor and fell, resulting in a fractured left hip.

Incident Summary

On December 15, 2023, a worker at Walgreens Pharmacy in BUCKSPORT, MAINE suffered fractures to the hip(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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