HelloFresh
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Concussions — AURORA, COLORADO
| Employer | HelloFresh | Report ID | 2021064923 |
| Address | 16304 E 32nd Street | City, State ZIP | AURORA, COLORADO 80011 |
| Event Date | June 16, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.76000, -104.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing in an aisle. A forklift in an adjoining aisle bumped into stock on the shelf between it and the employee, causing 15-20 pounds of plastic totes to fall from the shelving onto the employee's head. She suffered a concussion.
Incident Summary
On June 16, 2021, a worker at HelloFresh in AURORA, COLORADO suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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