Wal-Mart Supercenter
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — MOUNTAIN GROVE, MISSOURI
| Employer | Wal-Mart Supercenter | Report ID | 2019066244 |
| Address | 2100 N Main Avenue | City, State ZIP | MOUNTAIN GROVE, MISSOURI 65711 |
| Event Date | June 20, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.14000, -92.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell on her knee in the deli department. She fractured her kneecap.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2019, a worker at Wal-Mart Supercenter in MOUNTAIN GROVE, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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