DHL Supply Chain
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | DHL Supply Chain | Report ID | 2019088894 |
| Address | 16507 Central Green Blvd | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77032 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident | Source of Injury | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c |
| Secondary Source | Walls | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.95000, -95.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating material handling equipment (MHE) when he hit a column in the warehouse. Just before impact, he stuck his foot outside of the MHE. His foot was caught between a column protector and the bottom of the MHE, resulting in a fractured ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2019, a worker at DHL Supply Chain in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident, with industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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