Walmart Supercenter 164
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Walmart Supercenter 164 | Report ID | 2020043817 |
| Address | 100 McCord Road | City, State ZIP | PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI 38863 |
| Event Date | April 25, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.28000, -89.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a tote when she tripped on a dolly and fell, breaking her left leg and requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 25, 2020, a worker at Walmart Supercenter 164 in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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