Trader Joe's
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Dislocations — ORANGE, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Trader Joe's | Report ID | 2024032709 |
| Address | 560 Boston Post Road | City, State ZIP | ORANGE, CONNECTICUT 06477 |
| Event Date | March 26, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocations | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.25000, -73.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stocking cheese and fell backward to the floor while descending a step ladder. Her left leg twisted in the fall, resulting in the dislocation of her knee.
Incident Summary
On March 26, 2024, a worker at Trader Joe's in ORANGE, CONNECTICUT suffered dislocations to the knee(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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