The TJX Companies
Fall while sitting — Fractures — POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | The TJX Companies | Report ID | 2021087353 |
| Address | 1401 South Federal Highway | City, State ZIP | POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33060 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall while sitting | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.21000, -80.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee attempted to sit on a shoe bench when she contacted the edge of the bench and fell to the floor, resulting in a fractured hip.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2021, a worker at The TJX Companies in POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall while sitting, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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