Kohl's Corporation
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Kohl's Corporation | Report ID | 20181213142 |
| Address | 9035 S. Howell Avenue | City, State ZIP | OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN 53154 |
| Event Date | December 23, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.88000, -87.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped while cleaning, suffering a broken tibia.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2018, a worker at Kohl's Corporation in OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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