Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Strains — TYLER, TEXAS
| Employer | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | Report ID | 2016088087 |
| Address | 3820 Hwy 64 West | City, State ZIP | TYLER, TEXAS 75704 |
| Event Date | August 29, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Strains | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.35000, -95.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was retrieving stock from the top shelf using a ladder. The employee fell and sustained neck and back injuries.
Incident Summary
On August 29, 2016, a worker at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in TYLER, TEXAS suffered strains to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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