Walmart Distribution Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — 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.
Context
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