Packaging Dynamics
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Cuts, lacerations — BOHEMIA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Packaging Dynamics | Report ID | 2019043711 |
| Address | 35B Carlo Rd. | City, State ZIP | BOHEMIA, NEW YORK 11716 |
| Event Date | April 10, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.77000, -73.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was raising a pallet jack when the pedal kicked back, striking the employee on the shin causing a cut and severe swelling.
Incident Summary
On April 10, 2019, a worker at Packaging Dynamics in BOHEMIA, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 683 severe injury reports involving "Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle injuries.
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