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Dollar Tree Distribution Inc.

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Dollar Tree Distribution Inc. in WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT
Employer Dollar Tree Distribution Inc. Report ID 20190910218
Address 99 International Drive City, State ZIP WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT 06095
Event Date September 30, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 493110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.91000, -72.71000

Incident Narrative

An employee was preparing to perform maintenance on a reach truck. While standing on the forks of the truck, the carriage lowered and struck the employee in the abdomen. The employee sustained injury to the intestines.

Incident Summary

On September 30, 2019, a worker at Dollar Tree Distribution Inc. in WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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