Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — CANKTON, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Lowe's Home Centers, LLC | Report ID | 2019032849 |
| Address | 561 Main Street | City, State ZIP | CANKTON, LOUISIANA 70584 |
| Event Date | March 18, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.34000, -92.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on the lift of a delivery truck. The employee's foot was caught between the ramp and the lift gate while the lift was operated. The employee's big toe was crushed.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2019, a worker at Lowe's Home Centers, LLC in CANKTON, LOUISIANA suffered crushing injuries to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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