Target Corporation

Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. — Fractures — READING, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Target Corporation in READING, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Target Corporation Report ID 2021119610
Address Target Store T2529-Exeter Township, 4599 Perkiomen Avenue City, State ZIP READING, PENNSYLVANIA 19606
Event Date November 6, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
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 #
GPS Coordinates 40.33000, -75.87000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a cart pusher to bring shopping carts in from the parking lot. The employee was walking in front of the line of carts when his left leg was pinned between two sets of shopping carts, resulting in a leg fracture.

Incident Summary

On November 6, 2021, a worker at Target Corporation in READING, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. 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

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