Lowe's Home Improvement
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — CROSS LANES, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Lowe's Home Improvement | Report ID | 20231211705 |
| Address | 1000 Nitro Market Place | City, State ZIP | CROSS LANES, WEST VIRGINIA 25313 |
| Event Date | December 28, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Toilets, urinals |
| Secondary Source | Trash compactors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444130 | Inspection # | 1719303 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.41000, -81.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was tossing a damaged toilet into a compactor. The toilet bounced off the compactor and lacerated the employee's right wrist, cutting an artery and tendon.
Incident Summary
On December 28, 2023, a worker at Lowe's Home Improvement in CROSS LANES, WEST VIRGINIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with toilets, urinals identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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