HEB DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | HEB DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Report ID | 2021032387 |
| Address | 4710 N PAN AM EXPRESSWAY | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78218 |
| Event Date | March 20, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Wood pieces, trim pieces, wood scraps, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.47000, -98.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a pallet from an elevated shelf. A small piece of wood fell from the pallet, striking the employee in the eye.
Incident Summary
On March 20, 2021, a worker at HEB DISTRIBUTION CENTER in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with wood pieces, trim pieces, wood scraps, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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