Marshalls of MA, Inc.
Struck by falling object unspecified — Concussions — FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Marshalls of MA, Inc. | Report ID | 2024098297 |
| Address | 700 Post Road | City, State ZIP | FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT 06824 |
| Event Date | September 6, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Other handtools n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 448140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.14000, -73.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking inventory of merchandise in a backroom. A metal extension pole fell and struck her forehead, causing a concussion.
Incident Summary
On September 6, 2024, a worker at Marshalls of MA, Inc. in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with other handtools n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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