WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS
| Employer | WAL-MART STORES, INC. | Report ID | 2016031967 |
| Address | 65 WAL-MART DR. | City, State ZIP | MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS 72653 |
| Event Date | March 5, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Parking lot-paved |
| Secondary Source | Speed bumps, speed humps | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 | Inspection # | 1130856 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.33000, -92.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While coaching and training a cart associate, an employee tripped over a speed bump outside the store and fell on her left arm, fracturing it and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 5, 2016, a worker at WAL-MART STORES, INC. in MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with parking lot-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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