Kroger Distribution Ctr

Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — DELAWARE, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Kroger Distribution Ctr in DELAWARE, OHIO
Employer Kroger Distribution Ctr Report ID 2016054535
Address 2000 Nutter Farms Lane City, State ZIP DELAWARE, OHIO 43015
Event Date May 23, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area Source of Injury Pallet jack-powered
Secondary Source Skids, pallets
Industry (NAICS) 423990 Inspection # 1151281
GPS Coordinates 40.27000, -83.00000

Incident Narrative

An employee was stacking cases on a pallet when he was struck by a pallet jack being operated by a coworker. The employee's ankle was pinned between the pallet and the pallet jack, fracturing his right ankle and requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On May 23, 2016, a worker at Kroger Distribution Ctr in DELAWARE, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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