UPS
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Fractures — ARLINGTON, TEXAS
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2023087073 |
| Address | 2320 East Bardin Road | City, State ZIP | ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76018 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.67000, -97.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transporting cases of beverages from the delivery gate to the facility using a pallet jack. The pallet jack veered to the left and struck the employee from behind, resulting in a right ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2023, a worker at UPS in ARLINGTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with pallet jack-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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