Kohl's
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Kohl's | Report ID | 2023054307 |
| Address | 65 Independence Drive | City, State ZIP | HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS 02601 |
| 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 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.67000, -70.30000 | ||
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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