Shaw's Supermarkets Inc.-Wells Distribution Center
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Fractures — WELLS, MAINE
| Employer | Shaw's Supermarkets Inc.-Wells Distribution Center | Report ID | 2022054626 |
| Address | 205 Spencer Drive | City, State ZIP | WELLS, MAINE 04090 |
| Event Date | May 27, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(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) | 424410 | Inspection # | 1602075 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.32000, -70.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a pallet jack while picking food from shelves. The employee became pinned between the pallet jack and racking. The employee's right tibia and fibula were broken.
Incident Summary
On May 27, 2022, a worker at Shaw's Supermarkets Inc.-Wells Distribution Center in WELLS, MAINE suffered fractures to the lower leg(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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