DHL Supply Chain
Pedestrian vehicular incident, n.e.c. — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — LITHIA SPRINGS, GEORGIA
| Employer | DHL Supply Chain | Report ID | 2022086793 |
| Address | 2600 Westpoint Drive | City, State ZIP | LITHIA SPRINGS, GEORGIA 30122 |
| Event Date | August 2, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Pedestrian vehicular incident, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Lifelines, lanyards, safety belts, harnesses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1613425 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.73000, -84.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had been driving a forklift. He switched with another driver, who began to drive away. His lanyard was still attached to the forklift and he was pulled to the concrete floor. He suffered a concussion and broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On August 2, 2022, a worker at DHL Supply Chain in LITHIA SPRINGS, GEORGIA suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as pedestrian vehicular incident, n.e.c., with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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