Walmart
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MELBOURNE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walmart | Report ID | 2017021540 |
| Address | 1001 E Eau Gallie Blvd. | City, State ZIP | MELBOURNE, FLORIDA 32937 |
| Event Date | February 16, 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 | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.13000, -80.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a rolling apparel rack and struck the floor, breaking her femur.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2017, a worker at Walmart in MELBOURNE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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