WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Struck against object or equipment while moving it — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — STERLING, Illinois
| Employer | WAL-MART STORES, INC. |
| Address | 23769 MATHEW ROAD |
| City, State ZIP | STERLING, Illinois 61081 |
| Report ID | 2016021224 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds |
| Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment while moving it |
| Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.77000, -89.79000 |
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Incident Narrative
While moving a wooden pallet, an employee received a wooden splinter to the left palm.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2016, a worker at WAL-MART STORES, INC. in STERLING, Illinois suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment while moving it, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 56 severe injury reports involving "Struck against object or equipment while moving it" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against object or equipment while moving it injuries.
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