Pilgrims Pride Corporation
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Fractures — MOUNT PLEASANT, TEXAS
| Employer | Pilgrims Pride Corporation | Report ID | 2016042761 |
| Address | 1030 Pilgrims St. | City, State ZIP | MOUNT PLEASANT, TEXAS 75455 |
| Event Date | April 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Secondary Source | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.17000, -94.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee attempted to move an electric pallet jack from the battery room. As he turned the pallet jack, his left thumb was caught between the pallet jack handle and a metal concrete pillar. He suffered a compound fracture his left hand, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2016, a worker at Pilgrims Pride Corporation in MOUNT PLEASANT, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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