# Fractures at Macy's Department Stores
> OSHA SIR `2016087599` · 8/14/2016 · WHITEHALL, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Arm(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Boxes, crates, cartons
## Employer
- **Name:** Macy's Department Stores
- **Location:** 300 Lehigh Valley Mall, WHITEHALL, PENNSYLVANIA, 18052
- **NAICS:** 453998
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee working behind the fragrance counter turned around and tripped over a box, falling to the floor and fracturing an arm.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*