Family Dollar Distribution Center
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Concussions — ROME, NEW YORK
| Employer | Family Dollar Distribution Center | Report ID | 2020065695 |
| Address | 640 Perimeter Road | City, State ZIP | ROME, NEW YORK 13441 |
| Event Date | June 18, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.21000, -75.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell off a motorized pallet jack and hit her head on the ground, suffering a concussion and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 18, 2020, a worker at Family Dollar Distribution Center in ROME, NEW YORK suffered concussions to the brain. 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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