SWISSLOG Logistics, Inc.

Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — BRUNDIDGE, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SWISSLOG Logistics, Inc. in BRUNDIDGE, ALABAMA
Employer SWISSLOG Logistics, Inc. Report ID 2016109821
Address Walmart DC 7019, 1005 Sara E Lot Blvd City, State ZIP BRUNDIDGE, ALABAMA 36010
Event Date October 18, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. Source of Injury Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 541614 Inspection # 1171987
GPS Coordinates 31.68000, -85.84000

Incident Narrative

An employee was evaluating a defaulted/de-energized trolley kart when the trolley kart self-energized and rapidly moved toward the employee. The employee was struck by the trolley kart and pinned between a conveyor and the bumper of the kart causing a laceration to the left inner thigh. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On October 18, 2016, a worker at SWISSLOG Logistics, Inc. in BRUNDIDGE, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c., with material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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