KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES, INC.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures and dislocations — NORRIDGE, Illinois

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES, INC. in NORRIDGE, Illinois
Employer KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES, INC.
Address 4220 N. Harlem
City, State ZIP NORRIDGE, Illinois 60706
Report ID 2018099898
Event Date September 24, 2018
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and dislocations
Body Part Upper extremities, unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 452111
Inspection # 1358237
GPS Coordinates 41.95000, -87.80000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was walking, tripped over the foot of the merchandise cart and fell. The employee was hospitalized for a fractured and dislocated shoulder.

Incident Summary

On September 24, 2018, a worker at KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES, INC. in NORRIDGE, Illinois suffered fractures and dislocations to the upper extremities, unspecified. 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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