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Dolgencorp, LLC

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — BESSEMER, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Dolgencorp, LLC in BESSEMER, ALABAMA
Employer Dolgencorp, LLC Report ID 2016043281
Address 4101 Lakeshore Parkway City, State ZIP BESSEMER, ALABAMA 35022
Event Date April 19, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part Source of Injury Parts and materials, unspecified
Secondary Source Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 493110 Inspection # 1143217
GPS Coordinates 33.33000, -86.96000

Incident Narrative

While selecting an order, an employee was struck by falling material from a broken pallet that was being moved by a forklift approximately 30' above. The employee suffered a broken leg and head injuries.

Incident Summary

On April 19, 2016, a worker at Dolgencorp, LLC in BESSEMER, ALABAMA suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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