The TJX Companies, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA
| Employer | The TJX Companies, Inc. | Report ID | 2016087046 |
| Address | 3349 Daniels Rd. | City, State ZIP | WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA 34787 |
| Event Date | August 1, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.53000, -81.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking toward the back of the store when the employee tripped over an empty rack and fell, fracturing the left shoulder.
Incident Summary
On August 1, 2016, a worker at The TJX Companies, Inc. in WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). 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.
Context
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