Walmart, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — ONTARIO, OHIO
| Employer | Walmart, Inc. | Report ID | 2023053920 |
| Address | 1070 North Lexington-Springmill Road | City, State ZIP | ONTARIO, OHIO 44906 |
| Event Date | May 2, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.78000, -82.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a three-step ladder in the back of the warehouse when she lost balance and fell to the floor sustaining a broken left ankle.
Incident Summary
On May 2, 2023, a worker at Walmart, Inc. in ONTARIO, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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