T.J. Maxx of IL, LLC
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | T.J. Maxx of IL, LLC | Report ID | 2023076467 |
| Address | 2801 South Veterans Parkway | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62704 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 448140 | Inspection # | 1686693 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.76000, -89.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 19, 2023, an employee climbed up on a step stool to hang merchandise on a hook when they fell from the second step, resulting in a fractured left fibula and tibia that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2023, a worker at T.J. Maxx of IL, LLC in SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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