Trader Joe's - Store 559
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK
| Employer | Trader Joe's - Store 559 | Report ID | 2018089004 |
| Address | 2385 Richmond Ave | City, State ZIP | STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK 10314 |
| Event Date | August 30, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Bottles, jugs, flasks |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.58000, -74.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was holding a box of product when the bottom of the box gave out. Glass bottles fell to the ground and lacerated the employee' right hand. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 30, 2018, a worker at Trader Joe's - Store 559 in STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with bottles, jugs, flasks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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