Zarsky Lumber Co.
Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway — Fractures — MCALLEN, TEXAS
| Employer | Zarsky Lumber Co. | Report ID | 2021097811 |
| Address | 700 South Bicentennial Boulevard | City, State ZIP | MCALLEN, TEXAS 78501 |
| Event Date | September 10, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Curbs | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.19000, -98.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a forklift when it went over a curb and flipped on its side. The employee suffered a broken ankle and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 10, 2021, a worker at Zarsky Lumber Co. in MCALLEN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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