Bunzl Distribution Southwest, L.P.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle or object propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Bunzl Distribution Southwest, L.P. | Report ID | 2024021612 |
| Address | 2005 Valley View Lane, Suite 120 | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75234 |
| Event Date | February 21, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle or object propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.92000, -96.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an order picker. A forklift was being maneuvered around the order picker when its carriage caught the edge of a pallet and forced a stack of pallets forward. The employee was pinned against the order picker by the pallets and suffered a broken left leg.
Incident Summary
On February 21, 2024, a worker at Bunzl Distribution Southwest, L.P. in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle or object propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area, with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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