Walmart
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — PRINCETON, TEXAS
| Employer | Walmart | Report ID | 2019010399 |
| Address | 701 W. Princeton Dr. | City, State ZIP | PRINCETON, TEXAS 75407 |
| Event Date | January 13, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.17000, -96.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had climbed a ladder to snap a light cover into place. The light cover swung back and knocked the employee off the ladder, causing injury to the head and back.
Incident Summary
On January 13, 2019, a worker at Walmart in PRINCETON, TEXAS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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