Distribution International Metairie Branch
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — METAIRIE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Distribution International Metairie Branch | Report ID | 2022021148 |
| Address | 1925 L & A Road | City, State ZIP | METAIRIE, LOUISIANA 70001 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488330 | Inspection # | — |
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing in the receiving dock area when a forklift backed up over their foot. The employee sustained a fractured ankle, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2022, a worker at Distribution International Metairie Branch in METAIRIE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up 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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