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HARBOR FREIGHT

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at HARBOR FREIGHT in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
Employer HARBOR FREIGHT Report ID 2021064922
Address 9901 Watson Road City, State ZIP SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63126
Event Date June 16, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Boxes, crates, cartons
Industry (NAICS) 444130 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 38.55000, -90.39000

Incident Narrative

An employee was moving a tool chest when it tipped onto his right leg, bruising it.

Incident Summary

On June 16, 2021, a worker at HARBOR FREIGHT in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered bruises, contusions to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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