Kohl's Department Stores, Inc.
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Concussions — PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. | Report ID | 2019043754 |
| Address | 1682 Taylor Road | City, State ZIP | PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA 32128 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | 1395299 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.10000, -81.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was getting ready to open the department store when a gust of wind hit the front double doors, causing them to strike the employee's head. The employee suffered a concussion.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2019, a worker at Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. in PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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