A TX Walmart Employee Pushing Carts Suffers Serious Fall Injuries
When the June 2021 update on serious work injuries in the U.S. was released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), it included details about an allegedly injured Walmart worker in The Colony, Texas. Walmart and fellow big box stores Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Amazon are not likely subscribers to workers’ comp in Texas.
Falls are among the common hazards that can exist in virtually any workplace. All employers have a duty to ensure that they provide a safe place for employees to work. This includes taking appropriate measures to eliminate known potential fall hazards.
The address of the Walmart in The Colony where this on-the-job accident happened is 4691 State Hwy 121, The Colony, Texas, 75056. The company’s primary NAICS Code is 452112, which is the Discount Department Stores industry.
OSHA Summary of a Texas Work Injury at Walmart in The Colony, Texas
- On June 11, 2021, a Walmart employee in The Colony, Texas, was allegedly injured as he was pushing a row of carts toward the cart manager. The employee lost his balance or his grip on the carts and suffered a fall. He was seriously injured in his upper leg and left hip and was hospitalized for treatment of his injuries.
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