Walmart Supercenter
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — EVANS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Walmart Supercenter | Report ID | 2021119634 |
| Address | 4469 Washington Road | City, State ZIP | EVANS, GEORGIA 30809 |
| Event Date | November 8, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.54000, -82.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was making a bale. He brought over an empty pallet and as he turned away, the pallet fell on his right ankle, resulting in a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On November 8, 2021, a worker at Walmart Supercenter in EVANS, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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