Walmart Stores Texas, LLC #861
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — LUBBOCK, TEXAS
| Employer | Walmart Stores Texas, LLC #861 | Report ID | 2018077704 |
| Address | 4215 S Loop 289 | City, State ZIP | LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79423 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Shoes, boots, slippers, sandals | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.52000, -101.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking, an employee tripped and fell to the floor. The employee suffered a broken elbow and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2018, a worker at Walmart Stores Texas, LLC #861 in LUBBOCK, TEXAS suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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