Walmart 6579
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — NEW CANEY, TEXAS
| Employer | Walmart 6579 | Report ID | 20171212177 |
| Address | 20310 US 59 | City, State ZIP | NEW CANEY, TEXAS 77357 |
| Event Date | December 23, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.15000, -95.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stocking items from a top stock cart. She then turned around and began descending the cart when she slipped and fell, striking her back on the steps of the cart. She suffered broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2017, a worker at Walmart 6579 in NEW CANEY, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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