Lowe's Home Center, LLC.

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Concussions — KATY, Texas

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Lowe's Home Center, LLC. in KATY, Texas
Employer Lowe's Home Center, LLC.
Address 9505 Spring Green Blvd
City, State ZIP KATY, Texas 77494
Report ID 20231211156
Event Date December 6, 2023
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Concussions
Body Part Brain
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Bands
Industry (NAICS) 444130
GPS Coordinates 29.69931, -95.81602

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Incident Narrative

An employee was adjusting a cart containing a bunk of siding. He was pulling the banding holding the bunk together when the banding snapped, causing him to lose balance and fall backward striking his head on the floor. The employee sustained a concussion and lost consciousness.

Incident Summary

On December 6, 2023, a worker at Lowe's Home Center, LLC. in KATY, Texas suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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