BGDC DISTRIBUTION ATLANTA LLC
Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle — Fractures — FOREST PARK, GEORGIA
| Employer | BGDC DISTRIBUTION ATLANTA LLC | Report ID | 20221110396 |
| Address | 2000 Anvil Block Road | City, State ZIP | FOREST PARK, GEORGIA 30297 |
| Event Date | November 29, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541614 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.62000, -84.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an electric pallet jack to pull groceries for an order. Upon dismounting the jack and walking it forward, the jack continued to move and struck him above his left ankle. The employee sustained an ankle fracture that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 29, 2022, a worker at BGDC DISTRIBUTION ATLANTA LLC in FOREST PARK, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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