Packaging Corporation of America
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Fractures — WACO, TEXAS
| Employer | Packaging Corporation of America | Report ID | 2015030427 |
| Address | 9200 Old McGregor Road | City, State ZIP | WACO, TEXAS 76712 |
| Event Date | March 20, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Battery-vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.49000, -97.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A forklift battery fell on and broke an employee's left foot as he was changing the battery.
Incident Summary
On March 20, 2015, a worker at Packaging Corporation of America in WACO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with battery-vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 425 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2015 | CITY FURNITURE | BOCA RATON, FLORIDA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Gateway Terminals, L.L.C. | GARDEN CITY, GEORGIA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Apr 10, 2017 | Keystone Vail Resorts | KEYSTONE, COLORADO | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Aug 3, 2016 | BRISTOL BUILDERS | QUINCY, MASSACHUSETTS | Dislocation of joints | Hosp. |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Cianbro | KITTERY, MAINE | Amputations | Amp. |
| Mar 28, 2015 | Millennium Enterprises Unlimited, Inc. | ORLANDO, FLORIDA | Fractures and other injuries, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Jan 22, 2019 | Atlas Putty Products Company | TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Feb 2, 2016 | Chicago Heights Glass, Inc. | SOUTH HOLLAND, ILLINOIS | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Hosp. |