Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | Report ID | 2020088076 |
| Address | 4545 W. 6th Street, Store #4241 | City, State ZIP | STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA 74074 |
| Event Date | August 25, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple pelvic region locations |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.11000, -97.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking away from a counter when she tripped on a wire. She fell, suffering a hip/pelvis fracture as well as elbow and head injuries. She was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2020, a worker at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA suffered fractures to the multiple pelvic region locations. 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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