Walmart Supercenter
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Walmart Supercenter | Report ID | 2023076213 |
| Address | 6110 West Kellogg Drive | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67209 |
| Event Date | July 12, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Bottles, jugs, flasks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.67000, -97.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stocking the store and unloading a crate of pickle jars when they tripped over a jar and fell to the floor. The employee sustained an ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2023, a worker at Walmart Supercenter in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered fractures to the ankle(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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