Distribution International
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — LUBBOCK, TEXAS
| Employer | Distribution International | Report ID | 2019066004 |
| Address | 4602 Locust Avenue | City, State ZIP | LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79404 |
| Event Date | June 14, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Bundles, bales |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423840 | Inspection # | 1409583 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.55000, -101.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking from the back of a warehouse to an office when a bundle of rolled insulation fell and struck her, knocked her down, and rolled on top of her. She suffered a head injury.
Incident Summary
On June 14, 2019, a worker at Distribution International in LUBBOCK, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. 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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