Whole Foods Market
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | Whole Foods Market | Report ID | 2015085863 |
| Address | 4301 W. William Cannon Dr., Bldg B #800 | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78749 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Pots, pans, trays |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.22000, -97.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying heavy metal pans when he dropped them on his foot, damaging his pinky toe. The toe was surgically amputated at the hospital.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2015, a worker at Whole Foods Market in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with pots, pans, trays identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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