Walmart Inc
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Walmart Inc | Report ID | 20221211179 |
| Address | 1105 research Center Atlanta Dr. SW | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30331 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.72000, -84.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 27, 2022, an employee was sweeping the floor and moving boxes in the produce area when she slipped and fell, resulting in a fracture to her left kneecap.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2022, a worker at Walmart Inc in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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