AmeriCold Logistics LLC

Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle — Fractures — FOREST PARK, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at AmeriCold Logistics LLC in FOREST PARK, GEORGIA
Employer AmeriCold Logistics LLC Report ID 2021108907
Address 2000 Anvil Block Rd City, State ZIP FOREST PARK, GEORGIA 30297
Event Date October 15, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle Source of Injury Pallet jack-powered
Industry (NAICS) 424420 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 33.62000, -84.33000

Incident Narrative

An employee was selecting cases in the warehouse to fill an order. The employee was walking beside a motorized pallet jack using the arm control to move the pallet jack forward. The pallet jack turned toward the employee and ran into his ankle, resulting in a fracture.

Incident Summary

On October 15, 2021, a worker at AmeriCold Logistics LLC in FOREST PARK, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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