Walmart Supercenter #1894
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures and dislocations — MEDINA, OHIO
| Employer | Walmart Supercenter #1894 | Report ID | 2019065873 |
| Address | 4141 Pearl Rd | City, State ZIP | MEDINA, OHIO 44256 |
| Event Date | June 11, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Secondary Source | Delivery truck or van | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 | Inspection # | 1411414 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.16000, -81.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 11, 2019, an employee was pulling a pallet off a truck when it fell on him, dislocating his shoulder and breaking his foot.
Incident Summary
On June 11, 2019, a worker at Walmart Supercenter #1894 in MEDINA, OHIO suffered fractures and dislocations to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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