Walmart
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — SALIDA, COLORADO
| Employer | Walmart | Report ID | 2019054826 |
| Address | 7865 W US Hwy 50 | City, State ZIP | SALIDA, COLORADO 81201 |
| Event Date | May 12, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.52000, -106.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was watering plants in the garden center when she tripped over the hose and fell to the floor, breaking her right femur and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 12, 2019, a worker at Walmart in SALIDA, COLORADO suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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