DHL Supply Chain
Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c. — Fractures — LACOMBE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | DHL Supply Chain | Report ID | 2016021454 |
| Address | Smuckers, 64490 Highway 434 | City, State ZIP | LACOMBE, LOUISIANA 70445 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541614 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.32000, -89.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a stand up counterbalance in the case pick area when she collided with pallets in the racking. The corner of the upper Chep pallet penetrated the operator compartment, striking the employee in the upper hip area and fracturing the pelvis.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2016, a worker at DHL Supply Chain in LACOMBE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c., with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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