C&S Wholesale Grocers
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Fractures — SUFFIELD, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | C&S Wholesale Grocers | Report ID | 2020076969 |
| Address | 1120 Harvey Lane | City, State ZIP | SUFFIELD, CONNECTICUT 06078 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2020 | 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 | Pallet jack-powered |
| Secondary Source | Structures, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.94000, -72.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was being trained to operate a dual pallet jack when the forward control actuated and the pallet jack crushed his right ankle against wall curbing. The employee sustained a fracture and lacerations to the right ankle.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2020, a worker at C&S Wholesale Grocers in SUFFIELD, CONNECTICUT 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 pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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