Kohls, Inc.
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — MIDDLETOWN, OHIO
| Employer | Kohls, Inc. | Report ID | 2024109605 |
| Address | 3500 Salzman Road | City, State ZIP | MIDDLETOWN, OHIO 45044 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Fixed ladder or fire escape |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.44000, -84.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 16, 2024, an employee was descending a caged ladder after clearing a conveyor jam on a raised catwalk. Below the point where the cage stopped, the employee missed a rung and fell. The employee hit her chin on the last rung of the ladder and rolled to the ground. She was hospitalized with a vertebral compression fracture, fractured ribs, and a brain bleed.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2024, a worker at Kohls, Inc. in MIDDLETOWN, OHIO suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with fixed ladder or fire escape identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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