Walmart Supercenter
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ASHTABULA, OHIO
| Employer | Walmart Supercenter | Report ID | 2023010007 |
| Address | 3551 North Ridge Road East | City, State ZIP | ASHTABULA, OHIO 44004 |
| Event Date | January 2, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.88000, -80.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder cleaning a cooler. While stepping down from the ladder, the employee fell to the ground and struck their head, sustaining a skull fracture.
Incident Summary
On January 2, 2023, a worker at Walmart Supercenter in ASHTABULA, OHIO suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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