Geodis Distribution Center
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Fractures — BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Geodis Distribution Center | Report ID | 20161211350 |
| Address | 4000 Township Line Road | City, State ZIP | BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA 18020 |
| Event Date | December 5, 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 |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.67000, -75.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was turning a corner while operating an electric pallet jack when the employee's ankle was caught and fractured between the wall or a racking system.
Incident Summary
On December 5, 2016, a worker at Geodis Distribution Center in BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA 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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