Kroger Distribution Center
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Kroger Distribution Center | Report ID | 2023054040 |
| Address | 701 Gellhorn Dr. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77029 |
| Event Date | May 5, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.78000, -95.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a dock plate when it fell onto his right middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 5, 2023, a worker at Kroger Distribution Center in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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