WALMART STORE #2627
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | WALMART STORE #2627 | Report ID | 2022010900 |
| Address | 2701 EAST FLETCHER AVENUE | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33612 |
| Event Date | January 30, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.06000, -82.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking across a pallet when she fell to the ground, resulting in a left ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On January 30, 2022, a worker at WALMART STORE #2627 in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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