U.S. Postal Service
Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c. — Fractures — WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2018065791 |
| Address | 3200 Summit Blvd | City, State ZIP | WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33416 |
| Event Date | June 13, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | 1323025 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.66000, -80.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee operating a forklift suffered an ankle fracture when he struck a column and the forklift's battery cover struck him.
Incident Summary
On June 13, 2018, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c., with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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