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Walmart Supercenter #1409

Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Walmart Supercenter #1409 in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer Walmart Supercenter #1409 Report ID 20191011147
Address 10750 Westview Dr. City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77043
Event Date October 25, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Upper arm(s)
Event Type Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs Source of Injury Curbs
Industry (NAICS) 423990 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.79000, -95.56000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped over a curb and fell to the ground while carrying flowers. She suffered a broken upper left arm.

Incident Summary

On October 25, 2019, a worker at Walmart Supercenter #1409 in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 218 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs injuries.

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