SYCUAN CASINO
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | SYCUAN CASINO | Report ID | 20201110385 |
| Address | 5469 CASINO WAY | City, State ZIP | EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA 92019 |
| Event Date | November 2, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Recreation and athletic equipment, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.78000, -116.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was offloading a slot machine from a delivery truck using an industrial tilt back dolly. The slot machine fell off the dolly onto the employee's leg. The employee sustained a fractured knee.
Incident Summary
On November 2, 2020, a worker at SYCUAN CASINO in EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with recreation and athletic equipment, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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