Kohl's Department Store
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Kohl's Department Store | Report ID | 2022043598 |
| Address | 3360 Olentangy River Road | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43202 |
| Event Date | April 26, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Tiles, shingles, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.02000, -83.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's foot got caught on a tile in a hallway, causing her to fall on her right knee. The knee was broken and she was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 26, 2022, a worker at Kohl's Department Store in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the knee(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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