SAM'S CLUB

Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — JOPLIN, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SAM'S CLUB in JOPLIN, MISSOURI
Employer SAM'S CLUB Report ID 20181111402
Address 3536 Hammons Blvd City, State ZIP JOPLIN, MISSOURI 64804
Event Date November 5, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over self Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 452990 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 37.05000, -94.47000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped and fell while entering a store from a parking lot. She fell, breaking her right leg.

Incident Summary

On November 5, 2018, a worker at SAM'S CLUB in JOPLIN, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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