Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — NAMPA, IDAHO
| Employer | Lowe's Home Centers, LLC | Report ID | 2020076639 |
| Address | 1930 1st Street N | City, State ZIP | NAMPA, IDAHO 83686 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Refrigerators, freezers, ice makers |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.57000, -116.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a hand truck to move a refrigerator from the shipping container to the receiving area. While moving the appliance onto the dock plate, the weight of the refrigerator caused her to fall onto her back and the refrigerator landed on top of her. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2020, a worker at Lowe's Home Centers, LLC in NAMPA, IDAHO suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with refrigerators, freezers, ice makers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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