Target Corporation

Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS

Employer	Target Corporation	Report ID	2021075668
Address	15850 S. 94th Street	City, State ZIP	ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 60462
Event Date	July 11, 2021	Outcome	Hospitalized
Nature of Injury	Fractures	Body Part	Knee(s)
Event Type	Fall on same level due to tripping over self	Source of Injury	Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS)	453998	Inspection #	—
GPS Coordinates	41.60000, -87.84000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped and fell while walking toward a building exit. The employee's knees and head struck the floor, causing a cracked left kneecap and a head contusion.

Incident Summary

On July 11, 2021, a worker at Target Corporation in ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the knee(s). 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.

Context

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