WALMART INC.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — STAMFORD, TEXAS
| Employer | WALMART INC. | Report ID | 2022042956 |
| Address | 2614 N Swenson Street | City, State ZIP | STAMFORD, TEXAS 79553 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.97000, -99.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over the edge of an L-cart while stocking freight. The employee's femur was broken.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2022, a worker at WALMART INC. in STAMFORD, TEXAS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). 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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