Walmart Distibution Center #7012
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OHIO
| Employer | Walmart Distibution Center #7012 | Report ID | 20171110881 |
| Address | 1400 Old Chillicothe Rd S.E. | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OHIO 43160 |
| Event Date | November 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.51000, -83.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sweeping the floor when he lost his footing. He reached to steady himself and grabbed a pallet of diapers, which then fell onto his foot, fracturing his upper ankle.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2017, a worker at Walmart Distibution Center #7012 in WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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