Walmart, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Walmart, Inc. | Report ID | 2023098350 |
| Address | 406 South Walton Boulevard | City, State ZIP | BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS 72712 |
| Event Date | September 10, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Catwalks |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1697360 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.36000, -94.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a robot when they fell approximately 9 feet through a catwalk hole and landed on the floor. The employee sustained a head injury.
Incident Summary
On September 10, 2023, a worker at Walmart, Inc. in BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with catwalks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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