TJX Companies / TMaxx
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | TJX Companies / TMaxx | Report ID | 20231211680 |
| Address | 580 East Waterfront Drive | City, State ZIP | HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA 15120 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.41000, -79.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a box and fell to the floor, fracturing their right arm.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2023, a worker at TJX Companies / TMaxx in HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the arm(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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