Premier Warehousing Services
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures — PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Premier Warehousing Services | Report ID | 2015096391 |
| Address | USB Services, 5424 South Williamson Blvd | City, State ZIP | PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA 32128 |
| Event Date | September 2, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.10000, -81.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was practicing riding on a pallet jack during training when he pressed the rabbit button instead of the horn, causing the pallet jack to move faster. The employee quickly dismounted the pallet jack and landed on the concrete floor, breaking his left ankle.
Incident Summary
On September 2, 2015, a worker at Premier Warehousing Services in PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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