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National LS Inc.

Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at National LS Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer National LS Inc. Report ID 2016098352
Address 4625 Windfern City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041
Event Date September 4, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway Source of Injury Pallet jack-powered
Industry (NAICS) 424410 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.84000, -95.53000

Incident Narrative

While operating a pallet jack to collect freight, an employee lost control and was thrown from the equipment. The employee was caught between the pallet jack and a rack's cross beam, breaking ribs on the left side.

Incident Summary

On September 4, 2016, a worker at National LS Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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