Hy-Vee, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Sprains, strains, minor tears — FITCHBURG, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Hy-Vee, Inc. | Report ID | 2024054044 |
| Address | 2920 Fitchrona Road | City, State ZIP | FITCHBURG, WISCONSIN 53719 |
| Event Date | May 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Sprains, strains, minor tears | Body Part | Part of body unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Water, liquids nonchemical | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.01000, -89.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking around the register, stocking candy and straightening flyers at her station. There was water left over from floor cleaning, which caused the employee to slip and fall to the floor. She suffered bruising and a torn ligament on her right side, as well as contusions on her right arm and wrist.
Incident Summary
On May 8, 2024, a worker at Hy-Vee, Inc. in FITCHBURG, WISCONSIN suffered sprains, strains, minor tears to the part of body unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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