ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc.
Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. — Fractures — MOHEGAN LAKE, New York
| Employer | ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc. |
| Address | 3140 East Main St |
| City, State ZIP | MOHEGAN LAKE, New York 10547 |
| Report ID | 20211110087 |
| Event Date | November 22, 2021 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Shopping cart, grocery carriage-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 |
| Inspection # | 1567815 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.32697, -73.84738 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
An employee was collecting carts in the parking lot using a cart pusher. The employee then used a remote control to move the line of carts through the front entrance door and into the vestibule. As the employee neared the rows of carts that were already in the vestibule, he attempted to move a misaligned cart out of the way of the carts he was bringing in and became pinned between the carts that were already in the vestibule and the carts he was bringing into the store. The employee sustained two broken knees.
Incident Summary
On November 22, 2021, a worker at ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc. in MOHEGAN LAKE, New York suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c., with material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 44 severe injury reports involving "Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2023 | Gulf Stream Marine | HOUSTON, Texas | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Nov 6, 2021 | Target Corporation | READING, Pennsylvania | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Oct 13, 2022 | UPS | ARLINGTON, Texas | Amputations | Amp. |
| Aug 31, 2016 | Valley Timber, Inc. | FORT PAYNE, Alabama | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Jan 29, 2022 | Georgia-Pacific Corrugated LLC | WAXAHACHIE, Texas | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Apr 19, 2021 | Natoma Manufacturing, LLC | NORTON, Kansas | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Nov 13, 2019 | SROriginals | AURORA, Colorado | Amputations | Amp. |
| Nov 6, 2018 | JRW, Inc. | OWASSO, Oklahoma | Fractures | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.