Tops Markets LLC

Struck against object or equipment while moving it — Fractures — CHEEKTOWAGA, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Tops Markets LLC in CHEEKTOWAGA, NEW YORK
Employer Tops Markets LLC Report ID 2015075059
Address 100 Allied Drive City, State ZIP CHEEKTOWAGA, NEW YORK 14227
Event Date July 25, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Foot (feet), unspecified
Event Type Struck against object or equipment while moving it Source of Injury Pallet jack-powered
Industry (NAICS) 493120 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 42.89000, -78.77000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking backwards with a pallet jack that was loaded with two pallets of product on its front forks. He walked into another pallet jack being operated by a coworker. His right ankle/foot struck the operating platform of his pallet jack, breaking bones in his right foot.

Incident Summary

On July 25, 2015, a worker at Tops Markets LLC in CHEEKTOWAGA, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment while moving it, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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