Walmart Supercenter #371
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — GRANBURY, TEXAS
| Employer | Walmart Supercenter #371 | Report ID | 2019099910 |
| Address | 735 E. Hwy. 377 | City, State ZIP | GRANBURY, TEXAS 76048 |
| Event Date | September 22, 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 | Cases, cabinets, racks, shelves, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.43000, -97.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was scanning dog food with a hand scanner when the employee turned and the employee's foot became caught underneath a kick plate. The employee fell to the ground, resulting in a fractured femur.
Incident Summary
On September 22, 2019, a worker at Walmart Supercenter #371 in GRANBURY, TEXAS 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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