Christmas Tree Shops
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Bruises, contusions — BANGOR, MAINE
| Employer | Christmas Tree Shops | Report ID | 2023010825 |
| Address | 46 Springer Drive | City, State ZIP | BANGOR, MAINE 04401 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Shelves, shelving |
| Secondary Source | Shelves, shelving | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.83000, -68.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a 4-foot section of gridding from a fixture when a shelf became dislodged, fell, and struck the employee. She was hospitalized for a head contusion.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2023, a worker at Christmas Tree Shops in BANGOR, MAINE suffered bruises, contusions to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with shelves, shelving identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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