Walgreens Co.
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — TAVARES, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walgreens Co. | Report ID | 2019055050 |
| Address | 11101 U.S. Hwy 441 | City, State ZIP | TAVARES, FLORIDA 32778 |
| Event Date | May 18, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Furniture and fixtures, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 446110 | Inspection # | 1403733 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.81000, -81.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bending down to get something from a bottom counter when the employee's eye hit a metal bag holder, causing an eye injury.
Incident Summary
On May 18, 2019, a worker at Walgreens Co. in TAVARES, FLORIDA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with furniture and fixtures, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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