Petron, LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Petron, LLC | Report ID | 20201110374 |
| Address | 800 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive | City, State ZIP | WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS 72301 |
| Event Date | November 2, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Secondary Source | Hoisting accessories, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.15000, -90.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a lifting hoist to move a fuel dispenser onto an island for mounting. A hoisting swivel failed, causing the dispenser to fall and land on the employee's right foot. The employee was hospitalized with several broken bones in the right foot.
Incident Summary
On November 2, 2020, a worker at Petron, LLC in WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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