Walmart Distribution Center

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — TOBYHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Walmart Distribution Center in TOBYHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Walmart Distribution Center Report ID 2017010847
Address 100 Veterans Drive City, State ZIP TOBYHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA 18466
Event Date January 27, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source Rope, twine, string
Industry (NAICS) 493110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 41.16000, -75.40000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped on rope on the floor and fell, breaking his right femur.

Incident Summary

On January 27, 2017, a worker at Walmart Distribution Center in TOBYHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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