New Albertson's, Inc.

Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Fractures — MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at New Albertson's, Inc. in MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS
Employer New Albertson's, Inc. Report ID 20221110199
Address 1955 W. North Avenue City, State ZIP MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS 60160
Event Date November 19, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
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 Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 445110 Inspection # 1636623
GPS Coordinates 41.90000, -87.85000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working in the office in the freezer department. They walked out of the office and went to move an electric riding pallet jack. Their right leg became caught between the pallet jack and a parked cart, resulting in a fracture and hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On November 19, 2022, a worker at New Albertson's, Inc. in MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. 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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