# Fractures at Walmart
> OSHA SIR `2017021540` · 2/16/2017 · MELBOURNE, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Thigh(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Racks-garment and other
## Employer
- **Name:** Walmart
- **Location:** 1001 E Eau Gallie Blvd., MELBOURNE, FLORIDA, 32937
- **NAICS:** 452112
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee tripped over a rolling apparel rack and struck the floor, breaking her femur.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*