Walmart #957
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Crushing injuries — GENESEO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Walmart #957 | Report ID | 2018088578 |
| Address | 125 E. Bestor Drive | City, State ZIP | GENESEO, ILLINOIS 61254 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.43000, -90.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a stock cart when the employee's right ring finger was caught and crushed between the cart and a pole.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2018, a worker at Walmart #957 in GENESEO, ILLINOIS suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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