The Giant Company
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — READING, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | The Giant Company | Report ID | 20201110725 |
| Address | 4655 Perkiomen Avenue | City, State ZIP | READING, PENNSYLVANIA 19606 |
| Event Date | November 12, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.30000, -75.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right little toe caught a wooden pallet and was punctured by a splinter from it. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2020, a worker at The Giant Company in READING, PENNSYLVANIA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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