Kohls

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Kohls in NILES, OHIO
Employer Kohls Report ID 20161110326
Address 2350 Niles Courtland Road City, State ZIP NILES, OHIO 44446
Event Date November 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 Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source Plant and industrial vehicle-nonpowered, n.e.c
Industry (NAICS) 448140 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 41.18000, -80.75000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working at the loading dock to retrieve new merchandise clothing from the truck. While utilizing a Z-cart, the employee's foot was caught under the Z-cart wheel. She tripped and fell to the concrete surface, fracturing her right shoulder.

Incident Summary

On November 1, 2016, a worker at Kohls in NILES, OHIO 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 floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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