TARGET DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — TYLER, TEXAS
| Employer | TARGET DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Report ID | 2020021943 |
| Address | 13786 HARVEY ROAD | City, State ZIP | TYLER, TEXAS 75706 |
| Event Date | February 28, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Motors other than vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.46000, -95.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning up after replacing a motor on a conveyor. While trying to pick up the old motor it slipped and fell. The employee tried to catch it and the motor fell on his right hand causing broken bones.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2020, a worker at TARGET DISTRIBUTION CENTER in TYLER, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with motors other than vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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