Farm & Fleet of Geneseo
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — GENESEO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Farm & Fleet of Geneseo | Report ID | 20161111108 |
| Address | 1098 S Chicago St | City, State ZIP | GENESEO, ILLINOIS 61254 |
| Event Date | November 29, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.44000, -90.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was breaking down a pallet of freight in the warehouse when a 7.5-pound box fell approximately 2 feet onto the employee's face, rupturing a blood vessel.
Incident Summary
On November 29, 2016, a worker at Farm & Fleet of Geneseo in GENESEO, ILLINOIS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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