Family Dollar
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — RANTOUL, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Family Dollar | Report ID | 2023042979 |
| Address | 1227 E. Grove Street | City, State ZIP | RANTOUL, ILLINOIS 61866 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Hip(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cages, cage racks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452990 | Inspection # | 1662776 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.31000, -88.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down an aisle when a flower display cage fell on top of her, resulting in injuries to her left leg and hip that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2023, a worker at Family Dollar in RANTOUL, ILLINOIS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the hip(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cages, cage racks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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