RESER'S FINE FOODS
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — TOPEKA, KANSAS
| Employer | RESER'S FINE FOODS | Report ID | 2018043405 |
| Address | 3728 SE 6th | City, State ZIP | TOPEKA, KANSAS 66607 |
| Event Date | April 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311991 | Inspection # | 1309980 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.04000, -95.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing underneath a column dumper cleaning up food waste when a cart of diced potatoes fell from the column dumper and struck the employee, causing multiple fractures and a punctured lung.
Incident Summary
On April 9, 2018, a worker at RESER'S FINE FOODS in TOPEKA, KANSAS suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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