Home Depot USA
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Home Depot USA | Report ID | 2017021628 |
| Address | 1100 Lumpkin Rd | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77043 |
| Event Date | February 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Wheelbarrow |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.78000, -95.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was picking up a pallet when a nearby wheelbarrow tipped over and struck the employee's right ankle severing the Achilles tendon. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 19, 2017, a worker at Home Depot USA in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with wheelbarrow identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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