Rooms To Go
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures — ARLINGTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Rooms To Go | Report ID | 2017098975 |
| Address | 3500 South Watson Road | City, State ZIP | ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76014 |
| Event Date | September 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.68000, -97.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee turned a corner while operating a riding pallet jack and fell off of the machine to the concrete floor, suffering a possible ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On September 19, 2017, a worker at Rooms To Go in ARLINGTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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