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Wal-Mart Stores East, LP

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — LAUREL, MONTANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Wal-Mart Stores East, LP in LAUREL, MONTANA
Employer Wal-Mart Stores East, LP Report ID 2023010656
Address 101 Bernhardt Rd City, State ZIP LAUREL, MONTANA 59044
Event Date January 20, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 452210 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 45.66000, -108.75000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working in the deli area when they tripped over a cord and fell. The employee sustained a left hip fracture and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On January 20, 2023, a worker at Wal-Mart Stores East, LP in LAUREL, MONTANA suffered fractures to the hip(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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