Walmart Supercenter #321

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — BRENHAM, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Walmart Supercenter #321 in BRENHAM, TEXAS
Employer Walmart Supercenter #321 Report ID 2020010004
Address 203 US Loop 290 W. City, State ZIP BRENHAM, TEXAS 77833
Event Date January 1, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Ladders, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 452111 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 30.14000, -96.38000

Incident Narrative

An employee fell from a ladder while climbing down it, landing on the ground and suffering a broken hip.

Incident Summary

On January 1, 2020, a worker at Walmart Supercenter #321 in BRENHAM, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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