WALMART LOGISTICS

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Fractures - HARRISONVILLE, Missouri

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at WALMART LOGISTICS in HARRISONVILLE, Missouri
Employer WALMART LOGISTICS
Address 5100 BROOKHEART DRIVE
City, State ZIP HARRISONVILLE, Missouri 64701
Report ID 2023109238
Event Date October 6, 2023
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Head and neck
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Trailers
Industry (NAICS) 493110
GPS Coordinates 38.63000, -94.35000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was unloading a semi-trailer when the trailer door fell and struck their head. The employee sustained fractures to the jaw, chin, and neck.

Incident Summary

On October 6, 2023, a worker at WALMART LOGISTICS in HARRISONVILLE, Missouri suffered fractures to the head and neck. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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