Walmart, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — SOUTH PASADENA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walmart, Inc. | Report ID | 2020065986 |
| Address | 6850 Gulfport Blvd S, Walmart Store 3161 | City, State ZIP | SOUTH PASADENA, FLORIDA 33707 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Chemical products, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.75000, -82.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on spilled hair lotion while stocking products on shelves. The employee fell to the concrete floor and suffered a broken right knee.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2020, a worker at Walmart, Inc. in SOUTH PASADENA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the knee(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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