Carquest Distribution Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Carquest Distribution Center | Report ID | 20181212598 |
| Address | 7337 Airways Blvd | City, State ZIP | SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI 38671 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.96000, -89.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a pull-behind tugger and tripped over the forks of another forklift. The employee fell breaking her elbow and ankle.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2018, a worker at Carquest Distribution Center in SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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