Target Store #T1160
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Target Store #T1160 | Report ID | 20231211753 |
| Address | 153 Sierra Drive | City, State ZIP | ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA 16601 |
| Event Date | December 30, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.45000, -78.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking in a store when she tripped and fell to the floor. The employee sustained rib fractures.
Incident Summary
On December 30, 2023, a worker at Target Store #T1160 in ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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