Walgreens Co.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — NORTH PORT, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walgreens Co. | Report ID | 20231211730 |
| Address | 1009 N. Sumter Blvd | City, State ZIP | NORTH PORT, FLORIDA 34286 |
| Event Date | December 29, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Parking lot-paved |
| Secondary Source | Curbs | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 446110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.07000, -82.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee arrived at work and was walking into the store through the parking lot. The employee tripped over a curb and fell to the ground, sustaining a femur fracture.
Incident Summary
On December 29, 2023, a worker at Walgreens Co. in NORTH PORT, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with parking lot-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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