Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.

Ran off driving surface, nonroadway — Fractures — AKRON, Ohio

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. in AKRON, Ohio
Employer Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.
Address 1560 TRIPLETT BLVD
City, State ZIP AKRON, Ohio 44306
Report ID 2022054301
Event Date May 17, 2022
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Ran off driving surface, nonroadway
Source of Injury Pallet jack-powered
Secondary Source Ramps, loading docks, dock plates
Industry (NAICS) 424490
Inspection # 1598849
GPS Coordinates 41.04146, -81.47614

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Incident Narrative

On May 17, 2022, an employee was operating a riding pallet jack when it drove off a loading dock. The employee suffered broken ribs and facial injuries.

Incident Summary

On May 17, 2022, a worker at Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. in AKRON, Ohio suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as ran off driving surface, nonroadway, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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