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Dal-Tile

Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway — Fractures — GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Dal-Tile in GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Dal-Tile Report ID 2015053059
Address 2938 York Rd City, State ZIP GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17325
Event Date May 20, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway Source of Injury Powered industrial carrier
Industry (NAICS) 327122 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.85000, -77.14000

Incident Narrative

An employee reversing a powered industrial truck (PIT) out-traveled the dock edge, causing the left rear wheel to drop approximately 3 inches to the lower surface. The PIT overturned and landed on its side. He was wearing his seatbelt at the of the time of the incident but removed it during the fall. The employee suffered a right ankle fracture and was hospitalized for surgery.

Incident Summary

On May 20, 2015, a worker at Dal-Tile in GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway, with powered industrial carrier identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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