Target Corporation

Caught between rolling powered vehicle and other object — Fractures — WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Target Corporation in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Employer Target Corporation Report ID 2019010144
Address 1760 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd City, State ZIP WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401
Event Date January 5, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple foot (feet) locations
Event Type Caught between rolling powered vehicle and other object Source of Injury Pallet jack-powered
Secondary Source Shelves, shelving
Industry (NAICS) 452111 Inspection # 1369733
GPS Coordinates 26.72000, -80.08000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a walkie stacker and pinned their left foot and ankle against a storage shelf on the opposite side of the aisle causing a fracture and laceration to the foot and heel.

Incident Summary

On January 5, 2019, a worker at Target Corporation in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple foot (feet) locations. The incident was classified as caught between rolling powered vehicle and other object, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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