Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES, INC. , 100 Providence Hwy, EAST WALPOLE, MASSACHUSETTS 02032
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the head, unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee tripped while leaving a register bay. She fell to the floor and cut her head.
HospitalizedHead, unspecifiedFloor, unspecified
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