Walmart
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — MONONA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Walmart | Report ID | 2023076632 |
| Address | 2151 Royal Avenue | City, State ZIP | MONONA, WISCONSIN 53713 |
| Event Date | July 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.04000, -89.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a stock cart to put a box of gravel stones down when it fell on her head. The employee sustained a head injury that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2023, a worker at Walmart in MONONA, WISCONSIN suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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