Kohls
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — DANVERS, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Kohls | Report ID | 2019054622 |
| Address | 50 Independence Way | City, State ZIP | DANVERS, MASSACHUSETTS 01923 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Bags, sacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 448190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.55000, -70.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking in the accessories department by the price checker, tripped on a fallen mesh bag on the floor, and fell breaking the right elbow.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2019, a worker at Kohls in DANVERS, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the elbow(s). 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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