Walmart Distribution Center #6071
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walmart Distribution Center #6071 | Report ID | 20231211237 |
| Address | 5600 Florida SR 544 | City, State ZIP | WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA 33881 |
| Event Date | December 8, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1716330 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.05000, -81.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking in a warehouse. A pallet jack struck the employee from behind, hitting his back and lower right leg. He suffered a broken right fibula.
Incident Summary
On December 8, 2023, a worker at Walmart Distribution Center #6071 in WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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