Walmart Supercenter

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Walmart Supercenter in GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
Employer Walmart Supercenter Report ID 2021010224
Address 3501 S Locust St. City, State ZIP GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA 68801
Event Date January 9, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source Skids, pallets
Industry (NAICS) 445110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 40.88000, -98.33000

Incident Narrative

An employee was taking product out of a shipper. He stumbled on a pallet behind him and fell, breaking his ankle.

Incident Summary

On January 9, 2021, a worker at Walmart Supercenter in GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). 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.

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