WALMART
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Strains — EAST GREENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | WALMART | Report ID | 2016021036 |
| Address | 620 GRAVEL PIKE | City, State ZIP | EAST GREENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 18041 |
| Event Date | February 3, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Strains | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.41000, -75.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee was descending a six foot self supporting ladder and slipped and fell to the ground resulting in a strained knee and wrist.
Incident Summary
On February 3, 2016, a worker at WALMART in EAST GREENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered strains to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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