Penske Logistics
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Penske Logistics | Report ID | 2017109506 |
| Address | 1201 Elm St | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75202 |
| Event Date | October 3, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Hills |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.78000, -96.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking downhill with a product when he slipped and the product fell on him, breaking his right ankle. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 3, 2017, a worker at Penske Logistics in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with hills identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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