H-E-B
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | H-E-B | Report ID | 20241211713 |
| Address | 8801 South Congress Ave. | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78745 |
| Event Date | December 19, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Chips, shards, fibers glass |
| Secondary Source | Barrels, drums, cans nonpressurized | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.16000, -97.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was emptying a trash can. A piece of glass in the trash can cut her lower left leg near the ankle and severed a tendon. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 19, 2024, a worker at H-E-B in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with chips, shards, fibers glass identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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