Sysco Foods
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Sysco Foods | Report ID | 20221210550 |
| Address | 10710 Greens Crossing Blvd. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77038 |
| Event Date | December 4, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.93000, -95.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a pallet jack to assist a co-worker when they lost control and the accelerator was activated. The employee dismounted the vehicle, resulting in an ankle fracture that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 4, 2022, a worker at Sysco Foods in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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