Penske Logistics
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — LUMBERTON TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Penske Logistics | Report ID | 2022021752 |
| Address | 1 Berry Drive | City, State ZIP | LUMBERTON TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY 08048 |
| Event Date | February 24, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Parking lot irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 532120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.97000, -74.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was doing a pre-trip inspection of his tractor and trailer. He tripped on a raised area of asphalt, fell, and broke his right hip.
Incident Summary
On February 24, 2022, a worker at Penske Logistics in LUMBERTON TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with parking lot irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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