Walmart Supercenter
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — TEMPLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Walmart Supercenter | Report ID | 2023098623 |
| Address | 6801 West Adams Avenue | City, State ZIP | TEMPLE, TEXAS 76502 |
| Event Date | September 18, 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 | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.11000, -97.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working at the customer service desk answering phones. The employee turned around and tripped on a mat, resulting in a fall. The employee sustained an ankle fracture that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 18, 2023, a worker at Walmart Supercenter in TEMPLE, TEXAS 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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