Bell Nursery USA, LLC
Struck by object tipping over — Fractures — ELKRIDGE, MARYLAND
| Employer | Bell Nursery USA, LLC | Report ID | 2024043270 |
| Address | 7111 Troy Hill Drive | City, State ZIP | ELKRIDGE, MARYLAND 21075 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object tipping over | Source of Injury | Utility carts, hand trucks, dollies |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.19000, -76.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a cart of materials when it flipped over and landed on her, trapping her against the ground. This resulted in a fractured bone by her knee.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2024, a worker at Bell Nursery USA, LLC in ELKRIDGE, MARYLAND suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object tipping over, with utility carts, hand trucks, dollies identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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