H-E-B Alamo #421
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — ALAMO, TEXAS
| Employer | H-E-B Alamo #421 | Report ID | 2019087977 |
| Address | 1211 East Frontage Rd. | City, State ZIP | ALAMO, TEXAS 78516 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.19000, -98.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a manual pallet jack when the pallet jack became stuck by pitting on the floor. When the pallet jack became free, the wheel ran over the employee's foot causing lacerations to the second and third toes on the right foot.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2019, a worker at H-E-B Alamo #421 in ALAMO, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with pallet jack-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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