Firstfleet, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Firstfleet, Inc. | Report ID | 2019054910 |
| Address | 613 Pegram Dr. | City, State ZIP | TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI 38801 |
| Event Date | May 14, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Secondary Source | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.24000, -88.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee opened the swinging doors of a truck trailer. A pallet had shifted during the drive and fell out. The pallet hit his lower body, injuring both his knees. He was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 14, 2019, a worker at Firstfleet, Inc. in TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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