KOHLS
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — HOWELL, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | KOHLS | Report ID | 2023010897 |
| Address | 4799- US -9 | City, State ZIP | HOWELL, NEW JERSEY 07731 |
| Event Date | January 28, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.13000, -74.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking through the store when she tripped over the floor transition where the floor changes from concrete to tile. She fell to the floor, landing on her shoulder. The employee sustained a shoulder fracture.
Incident Summary
On January 28, 2023, a worker at KOHLS in HOWELL, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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