UPS
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2018077447 |
| Address | 1045 University Avenue | City, State ZIP | NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS 02062 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.20000, -71.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking by a cart when a box fell off the cart and landed on the employee's foot, breaking it.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2018, a worker at UPS in NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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