Kroger Distribution Center
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — KELLER, TEXAS
| Employer | Kroger Distribution Center | Report ID | 20211210798 |
| Address | 5801 Kroger Dr. | City, State ZIP | KELLER, TEXAS 76244 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts and abrasions or bruises | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.91000, -97.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a motorized pallet jack. While in reverse, the pallet jack power unit doors collided with the leg of a racking system, and the employee's knee was pinched. The employee sustained a laceration and a contusion to their left knee.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2021, a worker at Kroger Distribution Center in KELLER, TEXAS suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the knee(s). The incident was classified as part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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