SAM'S CLUB
Moving in opposite directions, oncoming, nonroadway — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | SAM'S CLUB | Report ID | 20191010365 |
| Address | 4295 45TH STREET | City, State ZIP | WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33407 |
| Event Date | October 3, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Moving in opposite directions, oncoming, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452910 | Inspection # | 1436724 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.76000, -80.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a stand-up forklift and carrying a load as part of his stocking duties. He was going down the same aisle as another employee that was also driving the same kind of forklift. The employee in front suddenly stopped and reversed with the forks in the high position, striking the employee that was behind him. The employee was hospitalized with puncture injuries to the right calf and main arteries.
Incident Summary
On October 3, 2019, a worker at SAM'S CLUB in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as moving in opposite directions, oncoming, nonroadway, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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