Lowe's Distribution Center
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Lowe's Distribution Center | Report ID | 2024054713 |
| Address | 2651 Ham Brown Road | City, State ZIP | KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34746 |
| Event Date | May 29, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Parts and materials unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Stamping machinery, presses except printing | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.22000, -81.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was straightening the frame of the hydraulic press. The metal base that was laying on top of the frame fell onto his hand causing a laceration to his left ring finger that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 29, 2024, a worker at Lowe's Distribution Center in KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with parts and materials unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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