Habitat for Humanity Int'l
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Bruises, contusions — CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
| Employer | Habitat for Humanity Int'l | Report ID | 2016031957 |
| Address | 121 Habitat St. | City, State ZIP | CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28211 |
| Event Date | March 4, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cabinets, cases-display, storage |
| Industry (NAICS) | 624229 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.17000, -80.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving furniture when a leg broke on a china cabinet. The cabinet hit her in the head, back, and leg, causing contusions.
Incident Summary
On March 4, 2016, a worker at Habitat for Humanity Int'l in CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA suffered bruises, contusions to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cabinets, cases-display, storage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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