Safeway
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Concussions — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Safeway | Report ID | 2019021433 |
| Address | 3800 W 44th Ave. | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80211 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.77000, -105.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in a walk-in freezer, unloading boxes onto a cart, when a box of muffins fell on her head. She was hospitalized with a concussion.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2019, a worker at Safeway in DENVER, COLORADO suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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