Marshalls
Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment — Concussions — BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
| Employer | Marshalls | Report ID | 2021119861 |
| Address | 625 Atlantic Ave. | City, State ZIP | BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11201 |
| Event Date | November 14, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment | Source of Injury | Shelves, shelving |
| Secondary Source | Gymnasium and exercise equipment | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 448140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.68000, -73.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving hand weights to a wall fixture when the shelf gave way and the merchandise struck the employee's head, resulting in a concussion.
Incident Summary
On November 14, 2021, a worker at Marshalls in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment, with shelves, shelving identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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