Capstone Logistics, LLC
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Bruises, contusions — PERTH AMBOY, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Capstone Logistics, LLC | Report ID | 2019044198 |
| Address | 1051 Amboy Avenue (US Foods) | City, State ZIP | PERTH AMBOY, NEW JERSEY 08861 |
| Event Date | April 25, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Floor irregularity | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.53000, -74.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exiting a trailer with a loaded pallet jack when a metal patch on the floor gave way a bit due to the weight of the loaded pallet jack. The employee lost control of the pallet jack and the handle struck him in the pelvis, causing a deep contusion that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 25, 2019, a worker at Capstone Logistics, LLC in PERTH AMBOY, NEW JERSEY suffered bruises, contusions to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with pallet jack-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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