The TJX Companies, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — FARMINGTON, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | The TJX Companies, Inc. | Report ID | 2023043162 |
| Address | 1600 Southeast Road | City, State ZIP | FARMINGTON, CONNECTICUT 06032 |
| Event Date | April 10, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 448140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.71000, -72.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working at the registers when they tripped over an anti-fatigue mat and fell to the floor, resulting in a hip fracture.
Incident Summary
On April 10, 2023, a worker at The TJX Companies, Inc. in FARMINGTON, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the hip(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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