Big Lots, Inc
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Big Lots, Inc | Report ID | 2019099490 |
| Address | 300 Phillipi Road, PO BOX 28512 | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43228 |
| Event Date | September 11, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452990 | Inspection # | 1431226 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.95000, -83.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was doing maintenance on a wall-mounted exhaust fan. The metal fan blade struck the employee, lacerating the employee's right elbow.
Incident Summary
On September 11, 2019, a worker at Big Lots, Inc in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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