OSHA Injury Report: NJ_Cranbury_18

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

using a hand track to move a box

What happened

On [REDACTED] at approximately [REDACTED] a Wayfair associate working in the Receiving Department reported an injury due to unloading a trailer at [REDACTED]. The associate was using a hand truck for leverage to bring a box out of the trailer when he injured his right knee and right thumb.;;The associate stated that he was pulling a box out of the trailer with a cart jack which is used to unload boxes and slipped on sneakers due to low traction. While trying to brace himself he struck his right knee and thumb in the process.;;The associate reported the incident to his supervisor with a pain scale of 7 10.;;During the investigation the site found that the injury occurred while the associate was working at [REDACTED] off-loading a trailer. While unloading the carton onto the cart the associate did not utilize proper lifting techniques while handling a 180 lb Margena [REDACTED] Wide Classic and Oversize Top Faux Leather Reclining Sofa with Rivet (SKU #00301955552322633910) which required

Injury or illness

sprained right knee and thumb slipped while moving a box with a hand truck

Object or substance involved

hand cart

Summary line

sprained right knee and thumb slipped while moving a box with a hand truck

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2025. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.