Meijer

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — TIPP CITY, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Meijer in TIPP CITY, OHIO
Employer Meijer Report ID 2015063983
Address 4220 South County Rd. 25A City, State ZIP TIPP CITY, OHIO 45371
Event Date June 23, 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 Boxes, crates, cartons
Industry (NAICS) 445110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 39.97000, -84.20000

Incident Narrative

An employee was removing plastic tote containers from a tractor trailer. As the employee pulled on the totes, they caught on a piece of the trailer and tumbled over on top of the employee. The employee was taken to the hospital and given a medication that caused an allergic reaction. He was held overnight for observation due to the allergic reaction.

Incident Summary

On June 23, 2015, a worker at Meijer in TIPP CITY, OHIO suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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