Walmart Stores, Inc.

Fall on same level n.e.c. — Fractures — GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Walmart Stores, Inc. in GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA
Employer Walmart Stores, Inc. Report ID 2025043104
Address 400 SHALLOWFORD RD NW City, State ZIP GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30504
Event Date April 2, 2025 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip joint(s)
Event Type Fall on same level n.e.c. Source of Injury Other constructed surface
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 452910 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 34.29000, -83.85000

Incident Narrative

On April 2, 2025, an employee was walking in the store when she turned to greet a customer, lost her balance, and fell to the floor. The employee sustained a fractured right hip and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On April 2, 2025, a worker at Walmart Stores, Inc. in GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the hip joint(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level n.e.c., with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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