Kenco Logistics
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Kenco Logistics | Report ID | 2015129269 |
| Address | 3601 Pinnicle Point Drive | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75211 |
| Event Date | December 8, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Refrigerators, freezers, ice makers |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.72000, -96.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A forklift operator clipped a refrigerator while backing up. The refrigerator fell onto an employee who was driving a golf cart in the warehouse resulting in head injuries.
Incident Summary
On December 8, 2015, a worker at Kenco Logistics in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with refrigerators, freezers, ice makers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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