Fall on same level due to slip or trip · Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Walmart Stores East, 2200 7th Ave SW, CULLMAN, ALABAMA 35055
on — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries, affecting the Multiple trunk locations.
Final narrative
An employee was performing his regular duties and entered a cell to fix a case. He lost balance while removing tape from a case and subsequently tripped and fell near the mat conveyor. The employee sustained a fractured rib, pneumothorax, and cuts to his knees.
Hospitalized Multiple trunk locations Other constructed surface
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