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Kohl's Department Store

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HOMEWOOD, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Kohl's Department Store in HOMEWOOD, ILLINOIS
Employer Kohl's Department Store Report ID 2017087515
Address 17620 Halsted Street City, State ZIP HOMEWOOD, ILLINOIS 60430
Event Date August 7, 2017 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) 452111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.56000, -87.63000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped over the leg of a clothing rack and fell, fracturing a shoulder.

Incident Summary

On August 7, 2017, a worker at Kohl's Department Store in HOMEWOOD, ILLINOIS 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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