US Food
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Bruises, contusions — TOPEKA, KANSAS
| Employer | US Food | Report ID | 2017088145 |
| Address | 4725 NW US Highway 24 | City, State ZIP | TOPEKA, KANSAS 66618 |
| Event Date | August 24, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Knee(s) and leg(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 | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.08000, -95.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a triple pallet jack to lift cases when he ran into a support beam. His right thigh and knee were pinched between the equipment and beam, resulting in a contusion that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 24, 2017, a worker at US Food in TOPEKA, KANSAS suffered bruises, contusions to the knee(s) and leg(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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