The Home Depot Distribution Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — LUCKEY, OHIO
| Employer | The Home Depot Distribution Center | Report ID | 2023098681 |
| Address | 22671 Pemberville Rd. | City, State ZIP | LUCKEY, OHIO 43443 |
| Event Date | September 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Pallet jack-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.48000, -83.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking backward when they tripped over a pallet jack and fell, hitting their head on the floor and suffering a head injury.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2023, a worker at The Home Depot Distribution Center in LUCKEY, OHIO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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