Target Corporation
Trip over an object without fall — Fractures — LARGO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Target Corporation | Report ID | 2022010753 |
| Address | 10500 Ulmerton Rd. | City, State ZIP | LARGO, FLORIDA 33771 |
| Event Date | January 25, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Trip over an object without fall | Source of Injury | Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker |
| Secondary Source | Ladders, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.89000, -82.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing down a track ladder. The employee's left foot twisted on a step as their other foot reached the floor, and the employee's shin was broken.
Incident Summary
On January 25, 2022, a worker at Target Corporation in LARGO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as trip over an object without fall, with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 34 severe injury reports involving "Trip over an object without fall" incidents in our database. Browse all Trip over an object without fall injuries.
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