Walmart, Inc.
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Walmart, Inc. | Report ID | 2021043379 |
| Address | 1401 West Baker Hwy. | City, State ZIP | DOUGLAS, GEORGIA 31533 |
| Event Date | April 23, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts and abrasions or bruises | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.50000, -82.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a powered industrial truck (PIT) and backed under a storage rack. The employee's head and face struck the rack and the employee sustained contusions and lacerations.
Incident Summary
On April 23, 2021, a worker at Walmart, Inc. in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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