Lineage Logistics PFS, LLC
Struck by other falling powered vehicle — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Lineage Logistics PFS, LLC | Report ID | 2023010849 |
| Address | 2357 S. Wood Street | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60608 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493120 | Inspection # | 1647357 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.85000, -87.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were working to repair an axle on an electric pallet jack. The injured employee was working underneath a pallet jack. As the co-worker held the tensioner, the pin came out, causing the pallet jack to collapse onto the employee underneath. The employee sustained an upper sternum fracture and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2023, a worker at Lineage Logistics PFS, LLC in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by other falling powered vehicle, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 76 severe injury reports involving "Struck by other falling powered vehicle" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by other falling powered vehicle injuries.
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