Penske Logistics
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — KELLER, TEXAS
| Employer | Penske Logistics | Report ID | 2019077419 |
| Address | 5801 Kroger Drive | City, State ZIP | KELLER, TEXAS 76244 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Battery-vehicle |
| Secondary Source | Elevators, hoists, aerial lifts, personnel platforms-except truck-mounted, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1418637 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.91000, -97.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing out a battery for a pallet jack. The new battery was hooked up to a hoist when it slipped, falling down onto the employee's foot. The employee sustained a fractured left foot.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2019, a worker at Penske Logistics in KELLER, TEXAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with battery-vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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