WalMart #436
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — CARLYLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | WalMart #436 | Report ID | 20231211244 |
| Address | 2591 12th Street | City, State ZIP | CARLYLE, ILLINOIS 62231 |
| Event Date | December 9, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Wire, cables-nonelectrical |
| Secondary Source | Entrances and exits, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.61000, -89.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a line of carts into a vestibule when the door cable snapped and struck his right ankle. The employee suffered a fracture that required surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2023, a worker at WalMart #436 in CARLYLE, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wire, cables-nonelectrical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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