United Natural Foods, Inc.
Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery — Dislocations — AURORA, COLORADO
| Employer | United Natural Foods, Inc. | Report ID | 2024032599 |
| Address | 17901 E 40th Ave. | City, State ZIP | AURORA, COLORADO 80011 |
| Event Date | March 22, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery | Source of Injury | Pallet jack riding |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.77000, -104.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was maneuvering an electric pallet jack. They stepped off the platform and tripped, actuating the throttle and causing the jack to run over their left foot. The employee sustained a dislocated big toe.
Incident Summary
On March 22, 2024, a worker at United Natural Foods, Inc. in AURORA, COLORADO suffered dislocations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery, with pallet jack riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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