Best Buy
Struck by falling object unspecified — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Best Buy | Report ID | 2024075993 |
| Address | 9409 U.S. Hwy 19, Gulf View | City, State ZIP | PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA 34668 |
| Event Date | July 3, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Televisions, monitors, electronic screens |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.29000, -82.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking past a pallet of televisions when the televisions fell on her head and injured her head, neck, and left shoulder.
Incident Summary
On July 3, 2024, a worker at Best Buy in PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with televisions, monitors, electronic screens identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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