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Hy-Vee

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Avulsions, enucleations — OLATHE, KANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Hy-Vee in OLATHE, KANSAS
Employer Hy-Vee Report ID 20181010254
Address Wahlburgers, 11935 S Black Bob Rd City, State ZIP OLATHE, KANSAS 66062
Event Date October 4, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Avulsions, enucleations Body Part Ear(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Building materials-solid elements, n.e.c.
Secondary Source High winds, gusts, turbulence
Industry (NAICS) 722513 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 38.91000, -94.76000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking through the parking lot when a 50 mph wind blew a piece of plexiglass at her and severed her right ear.

Incident Summary

On October 4, 2018, a worker at Hy-Vee in OLATHE, KANSAS suffered avulsions, enucleations to the ear(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with building materials-solid elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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