Import Mex Distributors
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area unspecified — Fractures — AVON PARK, FLORIDA
| Employer | Import Mex Distributors | Report ID | 2024032594 |
| Address | 1004 West Main Street | City, State ZIP | AVON PARK, FLORIDA 33825 |
| Event Date | March 22, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) excluding toes |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area unspecified | Source of Injury | Pallet jack riding |
| Secondary Source | Water, liquids nonchemical | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.59000, -81.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a pallet jack to transport heavy palletized loads through the department when the pallet jack slid on the wet floor. The injured employee was walking nearby and the pallet jack crushed their foot, resulting in a fractured foot bone.
Incident Summary
On March 22, 2024, a worker at Import Mex Distributors in AVON PARK, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the foot (feet) excluding toes. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area unspecified, with pallet jack riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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