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T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods in DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS
Employer T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods Report ID 2021086808
Address 7349 Lemont Road City, State ZIP DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS 60516
Event Date August 11, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Cabinets, cases-display, storage
Industry (NAICS) 453998 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.75000, -88.01000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped over an open cabinet door in a store, fell, and suffered a broken left femur.

Incident Summary

On August 11, 2021, a worker at T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods in DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the thigh(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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