Hallmark Cards Inc.

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Concussions — LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Hallmark Cards Inc. in LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
Employer Hallmark Cards Inc. Report ID 2018077147
Address 450 Eisenhower Road City, State ZIP LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS 66048
Event Date July 16, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Concussions Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery
Industry (NAICS) 322222 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 39.26000, -94.90000

Incident Narrative

An employee was clearing a jam in a case packing machine. As he moved away from the machine, his head struck the frame of the safety cage, suffering a hematoma and possible concussion.

Incident Summary

On July 16, 2018, a worker at Hallmark Cards Inc. in LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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