BGDC DISTRIBUTION ATLANTA LLC
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Fractures — FOREST PARK, GEORGIA
| Employer | BGDC DISTRIBUTION ATLANTA LLC | Report ID | 20221210950 |
| Address | 2000 Anvil Block Rd | City, State ZIP | FOREST PARK, GEORGIA 30297 |
| Event Date | December 17, 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 | Walls | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541614 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.62000, -84.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 17, 2022, an employee was operating an electric pallet jack to move materials when his foot and leg were pinned between the pallet jack and a wall. They sustained a fracture to the lower right leg that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 17, 2022, a worker at BGDC DISTRIBUTION ATLANTA LLC in FOREST PARK, GEORGIA 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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