Walmart #345
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — PALESTINE, TEXAS
| Employer | Walmart #345 | Report ID | 2017043076 |
| Address | 2223 TX-256 Loop | City, State ZIP | PALESTINE, TEXAS 75801 |
| Event Date | April 5, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.73000, -95.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was picking up returns, tripped over a box of diapers, and fell.
Incident Summary
On April 5, 2017, a worker at Walmart #345 in PALESTINE, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. 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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