Walmart, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — TOMAH, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Walmart, Inc. | Report ID | 2023054402 |
| Address | 222 West McCoy Blvd | City, State ZIP | TOMAH, WISCONSIN 54660 |
| Event Date | May 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.01000, -90.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking out of a room when they tripped over a rolled up rug beneath the water fountain and fell, resulting in fractured ribs.
Incident Summary
On May 17, 2023, a worker at Walmart, Inc. in TOMAH, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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