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Walmart Supercenter 4641

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HUNTLEY, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Walmart Supercenter 4641 in HUNTLEY, ILLINOIS
Employer Walmart Supercenter 4641 Report ID 20191010848
Address 12300 Rt 47 South City, State ZIP HUNTLEY, ILLINOIS 60142
Event Date October 17, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Skids, pallets
Industry (NAICS) 445110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.17000, -88.42000

Incident Narrative

An employee was opening a box and walking when he tripped over a pallet and struck the floor. He fractured his hip and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On October 17, 2019, a worker at Walmart Supercenter 4641 in HUNTLEY, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the hip(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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