Jensen USA, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Jensen USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2015096948 |
| Address | 99 Aberdeen Loop | City, State ZIP | PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA 32405 |
| Event Date | September 21, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Pallet jack-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.22000, -85.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was holding onto the dryer's control panel that was on the fork of a pallet jack operated by his co-worker. As the pallet jack was coming down the aisle, the control panel (weighing about 400 pounds) hit a box and the control panel fell onto the employee's leg fracturing the tibia.
Incident Summary
On September 21, 2015, a worker at Jensen USA, Inc. in PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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