Meijer Distribution, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — TIPP CITY, OHIO
| Employer | Meijer Distribution, Inc. | Report ID | 2022043296 |
| Address | 4200 S. County Road 25A | City, State ZIP | TIPP CITY, OHIO 45371 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. |
| Secondary Source | Garage doors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.97000, -84.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A dock door was being raised when its 2-by-8 wooden header fell and struck an employee's head. The employee suffered broken vertebrae.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2022, a worker at Meijer Distribution, Inc. in TIPP CITY, OHIO suffered fractures to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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