Walmart Inc.
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — NEWTON, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Walmart Inc. | Report ID | 2025065458 |
| Address | 26 Hampton House Rd | City, State ZIP | NEWTON, NEW JERSEY 07860 |
| Event Date | June 8, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip joint(s) |
| 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) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.06000, -74.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking to clock out for lunch in the electronics area when they tripped over a cord and fell on the concrete floor. The employee sustained a fractured hip.
Incident Summary
On June 8, 2025, a worker at Walmart Inc. in NEWTON, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the hip joint(s). 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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