Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The TJX Companies, Inc., 13100 Tamiami Trail, NAPLES, FLORIDA 34114
on — Fractures, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
An employee lost her balance and fell while organizing a fitting room rack. She suffered a broken left hip.
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