AutoZone, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — TERRELL, TEXAS
| Employer | AutoZone, Inc. | Report ID | 2015108094 |
| Address | 2350 AIRPORT ROAD | City, State ZIP | TERRELL, TEXAS 75160 |
| Event Date | October 29, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493190 | Inspection # | 1104205 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.70000, -96.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While standing and waiting to offload a trailer, an employee was struck by boxes that fell from a forklift platform. The employee's right leg and left shoulder were broken. The employee also sustained a head injury.
Incident Summary
On October 29, 2015, a worker at AutoZone, Inc. in TERRELL, TEXAS suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). 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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