Giant Eagle, Inc.
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Giant Eagle, Inc. | Report ID | 20191010389 |
| Address | 755 Beechnut Drive | City, State ZIP | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15205 |
| Event Date | October 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.45000, -80.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was selecting groceries in the warehouse when she lost her balance and activated her pallet jack, causing her to fall and fracture her left ankle.
Incident Summary
On October 4, 2019, a worker at Giant Eagle, Inc. in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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