Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Fractures — SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. | Report ID | 2023021247 |
| Address | 2710 Alkay Drive | City, State ZIP | SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71118 |
| Event Date | February 8, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.40000, -93.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 8, 2023, an employee was carrying a door in the millwork department when the door fell on his right foot. The employee's big toe was fractured, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 8, 2023, a worker at Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. in SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 425 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker injuries.
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