Woodgrain Distribution
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Woodgrain Distribution | Report ID | 2019065879 |
| Address | 3974 I-55 Frontage Road South Ste B | City, State ZIP | JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39212 |
| Event Date | June 11, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Bundles, bales |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.22000, -90.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on top of a stacker attempting to adjust some bundles. The bundles became unstable and fell on the employee, who suffered a broken pelvis and broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On June 11, 2019, a worker at Woodgrain Distribution in JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with bundles, bales identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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