Sam's Club
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | Sam's Club | Report ID | 20221110433 |
| Address | 5940 Trussville Crossings Parkway | City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35235 |
| Event Date | November 30, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.64000, -86.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A employee was leaving her locker and began walking backward when her foot was caught on the transition from the laminate flooring to the concrete. She sustained an ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On November 30, 2022, a worker at Sam's Club in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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