Walgreens Pharmacy
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — 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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