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Kohl's, Inc.

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — LAKE RONKONKOMA, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Kohl's, Inc. in LAKE RONKONKOMA, NEW YORK
Employer Kohl's, Inc. Report ID 2023054498
Address 106 Ronkonkoma Avenue City, State ZIP LAKE RONKONKOMA, NEW YORK 11779
Event Date May 19, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Cardboard
Industry (NAICS) 453998 Inspection # 1680440
GPS Coordinates 40.82000, -73.10000

Incident Narrative

An employee was stocking shelves in a warehouse when she slipped on a piece of cardboard on the floor and fell. The employee sustained a left hip fracture that required hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On May 19, 2023, a worker at Kohl's, Inc. in LAKE RONKONKOMA, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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