Walmart
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HALIFAX, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Walmart | Report ID | 2021087102 |
| Address | Walmart | City, State ZIP | HALIFAX, MASSACHUSETTS 02338 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.98000, -70.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on an anti-fatigue mat at a register. She fell to the floor, breaking both shoulders, and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2021, a worker at Walmart in HALIFAX, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). 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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