DHL Supply Chain
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Fractures — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | DHL Supply Chain | Report ID | 2021021330 |
| Address | 4041 N Norfleet Rd | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64161 |
| Event Date | February 13, 2021 | 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 | Special process machinery, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484122 | Inspection # | 1515284 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.16000, -94.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing the battery on a forklift using a battery changer. The employee moved the forklift and was caught between the forklift and the battery rack, resulting in fractures to both ankles.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2021, a worker at DHL Supply Chain in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 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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