Walmart Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — WIMAUMA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walmart Inc. | Report ID | 20201211390 |
| Address | 4928 State Road 674, Store # 1203 | City, State ZIP | WIMAUMA, FLORIDA 33598 |
| Event Date | December 4, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452910 | Inspection # | 1506523 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.71000, -82.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping clean up used pallets and material in a grocery receiving area. A forklift backed onto the employee's foot, breaking the employee's ankle. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 4, 2020, a worker at Walmart Inc. in WIMAUMA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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