Wal-mart
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — LA MARQUE, TEXAS
| Employer | Wal-mart | Report ID | 2016054210 |
| Address | 6410 I-45 | City, State ZIP | LA MARQUE, TEXAS 77568 |
| Event Date | May 14, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 45399 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.36000, -94.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down the aisle when she slipped on the wet floor and twisted her ankle. Her ankle began to swell immediately and was broken in two places. She also fell and hit her head on the floor.
Incident Summary
On May 14, 2016, a worker at Wal-mart in LA MARQUE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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