Dart Container Corporation of Pennsylvania

Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — LEOLA, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Dart Container Corporation of Pennsylvania in LEOLA, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Dart Container Corporation of Pennsylvania Report ID 2021109196
Address 60 East Main Street City, State ZIP LEOLA, PENNSYLVANIA 17540
Event Date October 25, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 326140 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 40.08000, -76.17000

Incident Narrative

An employee was adjusting pallets in a trailer. A forklift moved forward, pinning the employee's right leg above the ankle against the pallets. The employee suffered a laceration and fracture to the ankle.

Incident Summary

On October 25, 2021, a worker at Dart Container Corporation of Pennsylvania in LEOLA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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