Coca Cola Soutwest Beverages

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — ABILENE, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Coca Cola Soutwest Beverages in ABILENE, TEXAS
Employer Coca Cola Soutwest Beverages Report ID 2019032905
Address 1949 HWY 351 City, State ZIP ABILENE, TEXAS 79601
Event Date March 20, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. Source of Injury Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 424490 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.48000, -99.69000

Incident Narrative

An employee was attaching hooks and a sling to remove a battery. The hook came loose from the connection to the battery and swung, striking the employee who sustained a leg fracture.

Incident Summary

On March 20, 2019, a worker at Coca Cola Soutwest Beverages in ABILENE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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