Fall on same level due to slip or trip · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Walmart #1956, 2525 King Avenue West, BILLINGS, MONTANA 59102
on — Fractures , affecting the Hip joint(s).
Final narrative
An employee had lifted the half door where carts are returned into the store. As he was walking away, he tripped and fell backward to the ground. He was hospitalized with a fractured hip that required surgery.
Hospitalized Hip joint(s) Other constructed surface
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