Walmart
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — LEBANON, MISSOURI
| Employer | Walmart | Report ID | 2021053904 |
| Address | 1800 S Jefferson | City, State ZIP | LEBANON, MISSOURI 65536 |
| Event Date | May 12, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Bags, sacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.65000, -92.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a bag of potting soil in the garden center.
Incident Summary
On May 12, 2021, a worker at Walmart in LEBANON, MISSOURI suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. 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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