Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
Employer Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc Report ID 2022119685
Address 1800 East Victory Drive City, State ZIP SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31404
Event Date November 4, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Boxes, crates, cartons
Secondary Source Skids, pallets
Industry (NAICS) 453998 Inspection # 1634518
GPS Coordinates 32.04000, -81.07000

Incident Narrative

An employee was helping load a pallet of tile into a customer's truck when the cases of tile shifted and fell off the pallet, striking the employee and resulting in a broken ankle.

Incident Summary

On November 4, 2022, a worker at Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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