Walmart Store # 0075
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Walmart Store # 0075 | Report ID | 20231211639 |
| Address | 3636 Monroe Highway | City, State ZIP | PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA 71360 |
| Event Date | December 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452210 | Inspection # | 1718644 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.36000, -92.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling products from a shelf and placing them in blue bins that were on carts. As the employee bent over to grab products, her face contacted the cart, resulting in orbital socket surgery due to damage to her prosthetic eye. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 26, 2023, a worker at Walmart Store # 0075 in PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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