Kohl's

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object - Fractures - HYANNIS, Massachusetts

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Kohl's in HYANNIS, Massachusetts
Employer Kohl's
Address 65 Independence Drive
City, State ZIP HYANNIS, Massachusetts 02601
Report ID 2023054307
Event Date May 14, 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 Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 452210
GPS Coordinates 41.67615, -70.30134

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Incident Narrative

An employee was returning an item to the back room when they tripped and fell to the floor, resulting in a hip fracture that required hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On May 14, 2023, a worker at Kohl's in HYANNIS, Massachusetts 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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