Walmart 412
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ATHENS, TEXAS
| Employer | Walmart 412 | Report ID | 2017076704 |
| Address | 1405 E Tyler St | City, State ZIP | ATHENS, TEXAS 75751 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.21000, -95.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning a maintenance closet when he tripped over an extension cord and fell to the ground, breaking his hip.
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2017, a worker at Walmart 412 in ATHENS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hip(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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