Schilling Distribution Co.
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures — LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Schilling Distribution Co. | Report ID | 2019010139 |
| Address | 2901 Moss St. | City, State ZIP | LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 70501 |
| Event Date | January 5, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.25000, -92.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a walkie/rider pallet jack when it suddenly stopped. He fell about 6 inches to the concrete floor, breaking his hip.
Incident Summary
On January 5, 2019, a worker at Schilling Distribution Co. in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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