Wal-Mart
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MANCHESTER, MISSOURI
| Employer | Wal-Mart | Report ID | 20231110788 |
| Address | 201 Highlands Blvd. Dr. | City, State ZIP | MANCHESTER, MISSOURI 63011 |
| Event Date | November 22, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Bags, sacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.59000, -90.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was throwing plastic trash into a large trash bag when her foot got caught on the bag, causing her to trip and fall. The employee sustained a broken wrist and a mouth injury.
Incident Summary
On November 22, 2023, a worker at Wal-Mart in MANCHESTER, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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