Walmart store #249
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — CLEVELAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Walmart store #249 | Report ID | 2019032294 |
| Address | 831 Hwy 59 South | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, TEXAS 77327 |
| Event Date | March 3, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.33000, -95.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing two stock carts. The carts collided when a customer walked into the employee's path resulting in amputation of the employee's fingertip. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 3, 2019, a worker at Walmart store #249 in CLEVELAND, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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, amputation.
Context
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