TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
Collision with stationary object, nonroadway — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS, INC. | Report ID | 2024021504 |
| Address | 1 Tesla Road | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78725 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Collision with stationary object, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Pallet jack riding |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.49000, -97.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was handling hydration products using an electric pallet jack. When the employee restarted the jack, it struck a skid's stationary hitch latch. Their left ankle contacted the latch while their right ankle was pinned against the pallet jack's stand. Both ankles were broken, and the employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2024, a worker at TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS, INC. in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as collision with stationary object, nonroadway, with pallet jack riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 304 severe injury reports involving "Collision with stationary object, nonroadway" incidents in our database. Browse all Collision with stationary object, nonroadway injuries.
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