Walmart Supercenter
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — CALERA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Walmart Supercenter | Report ID | 2021098248 |
| Address | 5100 U.S. 31 | City, State ZIP | CALERA, ALABAMA 35040 |
| Event Date | September 24, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Doors, except garage and vehicle | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.14000, -86.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a ladder cart through a door. Her right middle finger was caught between the doorframe and the ladder and was amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 24, 2021, a worker at Walmart Supercenter in CALERA, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with movable ladders, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 207 severe injury reports involving "Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker injuries.
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