DSC LOGISTICS
Struck by powered vehicle-nontransport, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | DSC LOGISTICS | Report ID | 2018011049 |
| Address | 4950 MASON ROAD | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30349 |
| Event Date | January 31, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by powered vehicle-nontransport, unspecified | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1293879 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.62000, -84.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a pallet jack. When he stepped off, he moved the handle on the pallet jack, which proceeded to hit his left ankle, severely lacerating it.
Incident Summary
On January 31, 2018, a worker at DSC LOGISTICS in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by powered vehicle-nontransport, unspecified, with pallet jack-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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