Walmart Stores, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — STOW, OHIO
| Employer | Walmart Stores, Inc. | Report ID | 2018055205 |
| Address | 3520 Graham Square | City, State ZIP | STOW, OHIO 44224 |
| Event Date | May 29, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.16000, -81.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking across a floor that was being stripped and waxed when he slipped and fell, hitting his face and losing consciousness. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 29, 2018, a worker at Walmart Stores, Inc. in STOW, OHIO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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