The Home Depot
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — VICTORIA, TEXAS
| Employer | The Home Depot | Report ID | 20171110802 |
| Address | 6708 NE Zac Lentz Pkwy | City, State ZIP | VICTORIA, TEXAS 77904 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Flashing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.86000, -96.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stocking roofing flashing when it fell on and lacerated the employee's lower left arm.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2017, a worker at The Home Depot in VICTORIA, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with flashing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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