Walmart
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Walmart | Report ID | 2020010512 |
| Address | 1901 1st Ave | City, State ZIP | ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS 61071 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Pallet jack-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.76000, -89.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a pallet jack and fell to the floor, breaking an arm.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2020, a worker at Walmart in ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. 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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