U.S. Postal Service
Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c. — Fractures and dislocations — WARRENDALE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2021043132 |
| Address | 300 Brush Creek Road | City, State ZIP | WARRENDALE, PENNSYLVANIA 15095 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Secondary Source | Garage doors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.66000, -80.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a powered industrial truck when the vehicle made a sudden right turn and crashed through a dock door and landed in the parking lot. The employee sustained a dislocated right shoulder, a broken ankle, and head lacerations.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2021, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in WARRENDALE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures and dislocations to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c., with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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