Pricesmart Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified — Fractures — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | Pricesmart Inc. | Report ID | 2017043611 |
| Address | 10800 NW 100th Street | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33178 |
| Event Date | April 21, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452910 | Inspection # | 1229759 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.86000, -80.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was scanning merchandise and was struck by a forklift resulting in a fractured ankle. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 21, 2017, a worker at Pricesmart Inc. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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