Furniture Mart USA
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Avulsions, enucleations — SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Furniture Mart USA | Report ID | 2021010104 |
| Address | 140 E Hinks Ln. | City, State ZIP | SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA 57104 |
| Event Date | January 6, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Sofas |
| Industry (NAICS) | 442110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.60000, -96.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a leather sofa so he could place a rug under it. His right hand slipped off the sofa, which landed on his left wrist, causing an avulsion and arterial damage.
Incident Summary
On January 6, 2021, a worker at Furniture Mart USA in SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered avulsions, enucleations to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with sofas identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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