Walmart #234
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | Walmart #234 | Report ID | 2016020956 |
| Address | 8301 N. Church Road | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64158 |
| Event Date | February 1, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.23000, -94.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working at the front desk when she tripped and fell, breaking her arm under the shoulder socket. She was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 1, 2016, a worker at Walmart #234 in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). 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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