Pepsico, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — NAMPA, IDAHO
| Employer | Pepsico, Inc. | Report ID | 2017087587 |
| Address | 8925 Birch Lane | City, State ZIP | NAMPA, IDAHO 83687 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vending machines |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 312111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.61000, -116.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a dolly to unload a vending machine from a truck to the loading dock when the dolly wheels became lodged, tipping the vending machine over and onto the employee. He broke his right shin.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2017, a worker at Pepsico, Inc. in NAMPA, IDAHO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vending machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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