WALMART #2980
Fall while sitting — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | WALMART #2980 | Report ID | 20171010253 |
| Address | 8520 N. Beach St. | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76244 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall while sitting | Source of Injury | Furniture, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.89000, -97.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lost his balance while sitting on a stool and fell to the ground, suffering a head injury.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2017, a worker at WALMART #2980 in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall while sitting, with furniture, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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