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Falling object from overhead conveyor on packaging Line 2. A loose guide rail bracket fell from the incline conveyor, landing approximately 3 feet from an operator. Hard hat area but worker was not wearing hard hat.
Incident Details
Location
Packaging Line 2 - Incline Conveyor Section
Date & Time
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 12:13 AM
Reported By
Ryan Reyes
People Involved
Paul Garcia, Ashley Morris
Full Description
Falling object from overhead conveyor on packaging Line 2. A loose guide rail bracket fell from the incline conveyor, landing approximately 3 feet from an operator. Hard hat area but worker was not wearing hard hat.
Root Causes
B
Human Factors
Lack of training or knowledge, Fatigue or impairment, Complacency or shortcuts, Communication failure, Failure to follow procedure
C
Equipment
Equipment malfunction, Inadequate maintenance, Design deficiency, Improper installation, Worn or degraded components
Acknowledgments
9%3 of 34 workers acknowledged
Brian HernandezMar 9, 1:34 AM
Kimberly RamosMar 9, 11:33 AM
Sofia CruzMar 10, 6:27 PM