Walmart Supercenter #6898
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — LUBBOCK, TEXAS
| Employer | Walmart Supercenter #6898 | Report ID | 2020043115 |
| Address | 11415 Quaker Avenue | City, State ZIP | LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79423 |
| Event Date | April 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cans | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.48000, -101.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking to a cash register when he tripped on a trash can and fell on the floor. He sustained a broken femur that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 6, 2020, a worker at Walmart Supercenter #6898 in LUBBOCK, TEXAS suffered fractures to the thigh(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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