Mondelez Global LLC

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions - WORCESTER, Massachusetts

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Mondelez Global LLC in WORCESTER, Massachusetts
Employer Mondelez Global LLC
Address 119 Belmont St. Walmart 4387
City, State ZIP WORCESTER, Massachusetts 01601
Report ID 2023087910
Event Date August 28, 2023
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions
Body Part Multiple body parts, unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Boxes, crates, cartons
Secondary Source Shelves, shelving
Industry (NAICS) 311821
GPS Coordinates 42.27000, -71.79000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was retrieving cases of finished product from shelving when they were struck by falling product. They sustained broken vertebrae and a concussion.

Incident Summary

On August 28, 2023, a worker at Mondelez Global LLC in WORCESTER, Massachusetts suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the multiple body parts, unspecified. 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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