WalmartStores, Inc. #3566
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — AURORA, COLORADO
| Employer | WalmartStores, Inc. #3566 | Report ID | 2017076470 |
| Address | 9400 E. Hampden Ave. | City, State ZIP | AURORA, COLORADO 80014 |
| Event Date | July 13, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.65000, -104.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on the second step of a ladder pulling down a box of paper towels. The box moved, and he twisted and fell to the floor, hitting his head. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2017, a worker at WalmartStores, Inc. #3566 in AURORA, COLORADO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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