Walmart
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — WEATHERFORD, TEXAS
| Employer | Walmart | Report ID | 2020065682 |
| Address | 1836 South Main Street | City, State ZIP | WEATHERFORD, TEXAS 76086 |
| Event Date | June 18, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.73000, -97.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While stocking merchandise on top shelves, an employee fell from a stock cart to the floor. The employee was hospitalized with injuries to the head, arm and wrist, and required surgery for her wrist.
Incident Summary
On June 18, 2020, a worker at Walmart in WEATHERFORD, TEXAS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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