Lowes Home Improvement Store
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — SIDNEY, OHIO
| Employer | Lowes Home Improvement Store | Report ID | 20181111699 |
| Address | 2700 Michigan Street | City, State ZIP | SIDNEY, OHIO 45365 |
| Event Date | November 13, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers |
| Secondary Source | Shelves, shelving | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.28000, -84.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stacking a microwave on a shelf when the microwave fell and struck his head. He suffered a head laceration and lost consciousness.
Incident Summary
On November 13, 2018, a worker at Lowes Home Improvement Store in SIDNEY, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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