Toys R Us
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Fractures — BUDD LAKE, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Toys R Us | Report ID | 2016087438 |
| Address | 703 Bartley Chester Rd | City, State ZIP | BUDD LAKE, NEW JERSEY 07828 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.87000, -74.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While operating a pallet truck, an employee's foot became wedged between the pallet and product, fracturing the employee's ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2016, a worker at Toys R Us in BUDD LAKE, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the ankle(s). 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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