Advance Auto Parts
Struck by falling object unspecified — Bruises, contusions — LINDEN, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Advance Auto Parts | Report ID | 2024087799 |
| Address | 1158 East Saint Georges Avenue | City, State ZIP | LINDEN, NEW JERSEY 07036 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Chest unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Batteries |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441310 | Inspection # | 1771117 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.64000, -74.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading a pallet when a car battery fell and struck their chest causing a contusion.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2024, a worker at Advance Auto Parts in LINDEN, NEW JERSEY suffered bruises, contusions to the chest unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with batteries identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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