CVS Health Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — BESSEMER, ALABAMA
| Employer | CVS Health Corporation | Report ID | 2018043752 |
| Address | 2600 Morgan Rd | City, State ZIP | BESSEMER, ALABAMA 35022 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1311556 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.33000, -86.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting a co-worker change a forklift battery using a large automated battery changing system. The employee was caught in the middle of the system and suffered broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2018, a worker at CVS Health Corporation in BESSEMER, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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