Wayfair LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Bruises, contusions — CRANBURY, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Wayfair LLC | Report ID | 2019076679 |
| Address | 48 Station Road | City, State ZIP | CRANBURY, NEW JERSEY 08512 |
| Event Date | July 2, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Beds, mattresses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.30000, -74.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving merchandise from a trailer truck when the employee was hit by three king-size headboards while pushing a hand dolly outside the trailer. The employee suffered a right-side head and shoulder injury (contusion).
Incident Summary
On July 2, 2019, a worker at Wayfair LLC in CRANBURY, NEW JERSEY suffered bruises, contusions to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with beds, mattresses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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