Benchmark Warehouse Distribution
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — BREINIGSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Benchmark Warehouse Distribution | Report ID | 2016065419 |
| Address | 8301 Industrial Blvd. | City, State ZIP | BREINIGSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 18031 |
| Event Date | June 17, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.53000, -75.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a forklift and placing a pallet of aluminum on a racking system when the pallet fell off the racks and landed on the employee's ankle, breaking it and requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 17, 2016, a worker at Benchmark Warehouse Distribution in BREINIGSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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