NBC Pittston Merchants, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | NBC Pittston Merchants, Inc. | Report ID | 20231211526 |
| Address | 4000 Oldfield Boulevard | City, State ZIP | PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18640 |
| Event Date | December 20, 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 | Fasteners, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.32000, -75.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was wrapping a pallet with tape when tape got wrapped around his foot. He tripped and fell on the floor fracturing his left hip.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2023, a worker at NBC Pittston Merchants, Inc. in PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA 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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