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Target Corporation

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — AMHERST, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Target Corporation in AMHERST, OHIO
Employer Target Corporation Report ID 2016032419
Address 8400 Old Point Road City, State ZIP AMHERST, OHIO 44001
Event Date March 21, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Floor coverings- nonstructural
Industry (NAICS) 452112 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.38000, -82.23000

Incident Narrative

An employee was pushing a cart of clothes when her foot hit the carpet, causing her to fall forward to the floor. She broke both arms and her nose.

Incident Summary

On March 21, 2016, a worker at Target Corporation in AMHERST, OHIO suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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.

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