Target Corporation
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Target Corporation | Report ID | 2023109876 |
| Address | 6955 Highway 6 North | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77084 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| 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) | 452210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.87000, -95.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking out of the entrance to the food prep area when she tripped over a rug and fell, resulting in a broken right leg.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2023, a worker at Target Corporation in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. 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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