Penske Truck Leasing Co.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | Penske Truck Leasing Co. | Report ID | 2023065468 |
| Address | 145 Colfax Street | City, State ZIP | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14606 |
| Event Date | June 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Liftgates |
| Secondary Source | Jacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.16000, -77.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a truck's liftgate when the liftgate slipped off the jack and fell onto the employee. The employee sustained a broken pelvis.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2023, a worker at Penske Truck Leasing Co. in ROCHESTER, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with liftgates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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