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The TJX Companies

Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Cuts, lacerations — PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at The TJX Companies in PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY
Employer The TJX Companies Report ID 20181010485
Address 1701 US Hwy 22 West City, State ZIP PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07060
Event Date October 10, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over self Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 452112 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.64000, -74.40000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped and fell to the floor while carrying a box, suffering a laceration to the face/lip and knee.

Incident Summary

On October 10, 2018, a worker at The TJX Companies in PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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