Walmart Supercenter
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — CARPENTERSVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Walmart Supercenter | Report ID | 2025043563 |
| Address | 365 Lake Marian Road | City, State ZIP | CARPENTERSVILLE, ILLINOIS 60110 |
| Event Date | April 16, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.11000, -88.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking in the self-checkout area when they tripped on a power cable that was on the ground and fell. The employee was hospitalized for a broken right arm.
Incident Summary
On April 16, 2025, a worker at Walmart Supercenter in CARPENTERSVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the arm(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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