AUTO ZONE
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA
| Employer | AUTO ZONE | Report ID | 2016053818 |
| Address | 29920 S Dixie Hwy | City, State ZIP | HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA 33033 |
| Event Date | May 5, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.48000, -80.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The employee was carrying a brake rotor. The brake rotor fell on his toe resulting in a laceration and fracture.
Incident Summary
On May 5, 2016, a worker at AUTO ZONE in HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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