Lowe's
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Lowe's | Report ID | 2018088135 |
| Address | 1201 Keystone Blvd. | City, State ZIP | POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17901 |
| Event Date | August 8, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.72000, -76.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a loading dock plate when the plate slipped and struck the employee. The employee was hospitalized with a severe head injury.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2018, a worker at Lowe's in POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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