DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Fractures — ODESSA, TEXAS
| Employer | DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. | Report ID | 2025043478 |
| Address | 3101 E I-20 | City, State ZIP | ODESSA, TEXAS 79766 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors belt, slot, chain |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.85000, -102.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was crossing a conveyor belt when her left foot became caught on the conveyor belt. As the employee stepped down with her right foot, she was unable to move her left foot, resulting in a fractured left foot.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2025, a worker at DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. in ODESSA, TEXAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with conveyors belt, slot, chain identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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