Walmart
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
| Employer | Walmart | Report ID | 2018088876 |
| Address | 6401 NE Loop 820 | City, State ZIP | NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS 76180 |
| Event Date | August 28, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.84000, -97.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking near stacked pallets, an employee caught his foot and fell, suffering broken ribs. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 28, 2018, a worker at Walmart in NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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