Walmart Supercenter

Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — CARPENTERSVILLE, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Walmart Supercenter in 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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