Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Bruises, contusions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Walmart Stores, Inc., Store# 4299, 6315 82nd St. , LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79424
on — Bruises, contusions, affecting the head, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was trying to assemble a rocket cart. The top rack of the rocket cart was not secured and fell on her head, causing a contusion that required hospitalization.
HospitalizedHead, unspecifiedCart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
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