COSTCO WHOLESALE
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Avulsions, enucleations — STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK
| Employer | COSTCO WHOLESALE | Report ID | 2023054270 |
| Address | 2975 RICHMOND AVENUE | City, State ZIP | STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK 10314 |
| Event Date | May 12, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Heel(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 | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.57000, -74.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving an electric pallet jack toward the receiving department when the vehicle drove over a piece of cardboard. The vehicle then struck a pallet of wine and the employee's foot was wedged between the pallet and the electric pallet jack. The employee sustained a partial right heel avulsion.
Incident Summary
On May 12, 2023, a worker at COSTCO WHOLESALE in STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK suffered avulsions, enucleations to the heel(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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