PetSmart Columbus - Fedex Supply Chain
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | PetSmart Columbus - Fedex Supply Chain | Report ID | 2023076016 |
| Address | 2303 Wright Brothers Ave | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43217 |
| Event Date | July 7, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Wheels, tire rims |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.82000, -82.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 7, 2023, an employee was emptying trash into a compactor. They discovered a heavy equipment wheel in the trash and removed it. The employee placed the wheel on a beam next to them and then continued dumping the remaining trash. The wheel fell off the beam and landed on the employee's right foot, resulting in a fracture that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On July 7, 2023, a worker at PetSmart Columbus - Fedex Supply Chain in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with wheels, tire rims identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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