Walmart
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — HUMBLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Walmart | Report ID | 2015074304 |
| Address | 9235 N Sam Houston Pkwy East | City, State ZIP | HUMBLE, TEXAS 77396 |
| Event Date | July 3, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.97000, -95.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee sorting clothes tripped on an apparel rack. The employee could not get up from the floor after falling and required hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 3, 2015, a worker at Walmart in HUMBLE, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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