Steelcase Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — DESOTO, TEXAS
| Employer | Steelcase Inc. | Report ID | 2015052930 |
| Address | 2050 Kestrel Ave. Suite 500 | City, State ZIP | DESOTO, TEXAS 75115 |
| Event Date | May 17, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337214 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.63000, -96.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee entered the back of a semi-trainer to prep for loading. There were approximately five 8' x 10' x 1"-thick sheets of plywood used as dunnage on the previous load that were left on the trailer and needed to be removed. They were stacked on end and secured to the wall of the trailer. The employee untied them in order to move them. The dunnage fell on and injured the employee.
Incident Summary
On May 17, 2015, a worker at Steelcase Inc. in DESOTO, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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