GIANT
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | GIANT | Report ID | 2024098965 |
| Address | 2174 West Union Boulevard | City, State ZIP | BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA 18018 |
| Event Date | September 25, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Shelves, shelving, racks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.62000, -75.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a box of fruit tarts off a mobile rack. The employee tripped over the rack and fell to the floor, resulting in a fractured left ankle.
Incident Summary
On September 25, 2024, a worker at GIANT in BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). 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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