The Home Depot Distribution Center
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | The Home Depot Distribution Center | Report ID | 2023032687 |
| Address | 11333 North Gessner Road | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77064 |
| Event Date | March 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple foot (feet) locations |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Secondary Source | Shelves, shelving | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.95000, -95.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stocking shelves when a box fell onto his foot, resulting in a right foot and toe fracture.
Incident Summary
On March 26, 2023, a worker at The Home Depot Distribution Center in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple foot (feet) locations. 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.
Context
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