DHL Supply Chain

Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Fractures — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at DHL Supply Chain in 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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