Autozone Distribution Center, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — HAZLETON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Autozone Distribution Center, Inc. | Report ID | 2017109817 |
| Address | 402 Stoney Creek Road | City, State ZIP | HAZLETON, PENNSYLVANIA 18201 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.95000, -76.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee exited a pallet jack and was crossing an aisle when his foot was run over by a passing forklift, breaking his toes and damaging ligaments.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2017, a worker at Autozone Distribution Center, Inc. in HAZLETON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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