Walmart #213
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — LITCHFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Walmart #213 | Report ID | 2019010770 |
| Address | 1205 W Ferdon St | City, State ZIP | LITCHFIELD, ILLINOIS 62056 |
| Event Date | January 22, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.18000, -89.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing down from a six-step ladder. She fell, suffering a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On January 22, 2019, a worker at Walmart #213 in LITCHFIELD, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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