Kroger Limited Partnership l
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Kroger Limited Partnership l | Report ID | 2016076543 |
| Address | 7090 University Drive | City, State ZIP | HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35806 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Shelves, shelving |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1165854 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.75000, -86.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in the receiving area of the store. A pallet with metal shelving on it fell approximately 12' striking the employee on the head and causing a head laceration.
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2016, a worker at Kroger Limited Partnership l in HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with shelves, shelving identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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