Walmart Supercenter 0921
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — SALIDA, COLORADO
| Employer | Walmart Supercenter 0921 | Report ID | 20241111031 |
| Address | 7865 U.S. 50 | City, State ZIP | SALIDA, COLORADO 81201 |
| Event Date | November 27, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Hip(s) and leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Shelves, shelving, racks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.52000, -106.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was at a register being assisted with her phone by another employee. The injured employee took a step backward when her left leg caught the corner of a bag carousel, causing her to fall backward. She landed on her left side, resulting in hip and leg injuries that required hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 27, 2024, a worker at Walmart Supercenter 0921 in SALIDA, COLORADO suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the hip(s) and leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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