CVS Health Distribution Center
Struck against stationary object n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | CVS Health Distribution Center | Report ID | 2024109358 |
| Address | 10711 North Congress Avenue | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64153 |
| Event Date | October 7, 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 against stationary object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Shelves, shelving, racks |
| Secondary Source | Apparel, clothing except safety, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.28000, -94.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a second shelf and using a reach stick to pull product from a top shelf, while using their left hand to support themselves on a cross beam. As the employee was stepping down, their ring became caught on the supporting bar and they sustained a severe laceration to their index finger. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 7, 2024, a worker at CVS Health Distribution Center in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object n.e.c., with shelves, shelving, racks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 34 severe injury reports involving "Struck against stationary object n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against stationary object n.e.c. injuries.
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