CVS
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — EL PASO, TEXAS
| Employer | CVS | Report ID | 2019099429 |
| Address | 12051 Tierra Este Rd | City, State ZIP | EL PASO, TEXAS 79938 |
| Event Date | September 10, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cabinets, cases-display, storage |
| Industry (NAICS) | 446110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.77000, -106.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a case of eight 1-gallon water jugs when the case fell on his right foot. Suffering from swelling (as well as what appeared to be an insect bite) on the foot, he was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 10, 2019, a worker at CVS in EL PASO, TEXAS suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with cabinets, cases-display, storage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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