Peabody Operator LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — PEABODY, KANSAS
| Employer | Peabody Operator LLC | Report ID | 2018088272 |
| Address | 407 N Locust St | City, State ZIP | PEABODY, KANSAS 66866 |
| Event Date | August 13, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cabinets, cases-display, storage |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.16000, -97.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in the shower room attempting to reach the top shelf of a cabinet to obtain a shower cap for a resident who was taking a shower. The cabinet (which is approximately 6 to 7 feet tall) began to tip and fall on the employee, causing her to fall against a trash container.
Incident Summary
On August 13, 2018, a worker at Peabody Operator LLC in PEABODY, KANSAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cabinets, cases-display, storage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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