Walmart Inc
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — NORMAL, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Walmart Inc | Report ID | 2023109184 |
| Address | 300 Greenbrier Drive | City, State ZIP | NORMAL, ILLINOIS 61761 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Other client or customer | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.51000, -88.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 5, 2023, an employee was walking in the apparel aisle when they tripped over a customer's foot and fell. The employee sustained a hip fracture and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2023, a worker at Walmart Inc in NORMAL, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the hip(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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