Capstone Logistics, LLC

Nonroadway noncollision incident, n.e.c. — Fractures — OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Capstone Logistics, LLC in OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN
Employer Capstone Logistics, LLC Report ID 2019088839
Address 9950 S. Reinhart Dr. City, State ZIP OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN 53154
Event Date August 26, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Forearm(s)
Event Type Nonroadway noncollision incident, n.e.c. Source of Injury Pallet jack-powered
Secondary Source Skids, pallets
Industry (NAICS) 484110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 42.86000, -87.94000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a pallet jack to unload pallets from a semi trailer. The stack of pallets would not clear the door of the trailer, and the top pallet became stuck on the trailer door, pulling it closed on the employee's arm. The employee suffered a broken left forearm and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On August 26, 2019, a worker at Capstone Logistics, LLC in OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as nonroadway noncollision incident, n.e.c., with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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