Walmart

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — HELENA, MONTANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Walmart in HELENA, MONTANA
Employer Walmart Report ID 2021064915
Address 2750 Prospect Avenue City, State ZIP HELENA, MONTANA 59601
Event Date June 16, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Movable ladders, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 452111 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 46.59000, -111.99000

Incident Narrative

An employee fell while climbing down the ladder of a top stock cart. The employee landed on the floor and suffered a broken femur that required surgery.

Incident Summary

On June 16, 2021, a worker at Walmart in HELENA, MONTANA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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