Walmart Supercenter 5707
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures and dislocations — CROSSROADS, TEXAS
| Employer | Walmart Supercenter 5707 | Report ID | 2020032418 |
| Address | 11700 US Hwy 380 | City, State ZIP | CROSSROADS, TEXAS 76227 |
| Event Date | March 13, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Knee(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.22000, -96.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped in water in a vestibule, suffering a dislocation of the left knee and a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On March 13, 2020, a worker at Walmart Supercenter 5707 in CROSSROADS, TEXAS suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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