LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK
| Employer | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC | Report ID | 2018010860 |
| Address | 700 N. GALLERIA DR. | City, State ZIP | MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK 10940 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Broken glass, glass chips, or fibers |
| Secondary Source | Doors, except garage and vehicle | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.45000, -74.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were carrying a glass shower door that had been returned to the store. One employee dropped his end of the door, causing the glass door to shatter. The shattered glass then lacerated his left wrist.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2018, a worker at LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC in MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with broken glass, glass chips, or fibers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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