Penske Logistics
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — LOGAN TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Penske Logistics | Report ID | 2018087884 |
| Address | 1110 Commerce Blvd | City, State ZIP | LOGAN TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY 08085 |
| Event Date | August 2, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.76000, -75.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was placing baking racks into a row when a cart hit her from behind and caused her to fall, fracturing her femur.
Incident Summary
On August 2, 2018, a worker at Penske Logistics in LOGAN TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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