Walmart, Inc
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — DOTHAN, ALABAMA
| Employer | Walmart, Inc | Report ID | 2022065129 |
| Address | 3871 W Main St | City, State ZIP | DOTHAN, ALABAMA 36305 |
| Event Date | June 14, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.23000, -85.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a step ladder putting away supplies when they missed a step and fell to the floor, resulting in a fracture in their lower left leg.
Incident Summary
On June 14, 2022, a worker at Walmart, Inc in DOTHAN, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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