Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Walmart Inc. dba Walmart Supercenter #1242, 35 Mike Steward, CRAWFORDVILLE, FLORIDA 32327
on — Fractures , affecting the Knee(s).
Final narrative
An employee was descending the top stock cart, missed the last step, and fell to the floor. The employee sustained a fractured left knee.
Hospitalized Knee(s) Portable ladders and stairs n.e.c.
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