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