Menards
Struck against stationary object or equipment while rising — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — BEAVER DAM, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Menards | Report ID | 20171211940 |
| Address | 121 Frances Lane | City, State ZIP | BEAVER DAM, WISCONSIN 53916 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment while rising | Source of Injury | Racks-garment and other |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.48000, -88.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stocking merchandise under racking when he stood up and hit the back of his head on a pallet rack, suffering concussion-like symptoms.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2017, a worker at Menards in BEAVER DAM, WISCONSIN suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment while rising, with racks-garment and other identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 62 severe injury reports involving "Struck against stationary object or equipment while rising" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against stationary object or equipment while rising injuries.
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