The TJX Companies
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Concussions — COLLEGEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | The TJX Companies | Report ID | 2022108763 |
| Address | 400 Front St | City, State ZIP | COLLEGEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 19426 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.16000, -75.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading boxes when they fell, hitting the employee on the head, neck, and back. The employee suffered a concussion.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2022, a worker at The TJX Companies in COLLEGEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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