Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center
Collision with stationary object, nonroadway — Fractures — DELAWARE, OHIO
| Employer | Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center | Report ID | 2024087596 |
| Address | 2000 NUTTER FARMS LANE | City, State ZIP | DELAWARE, OHIO 43015 |
| Event Date | August 18, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Collision with stationary object, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Pallet jack riding |
| Secondary Source | Shelves, shelving, racks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.28000, -83.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was turning an electric end-rider pallet jack from one aisle to another when they stopped to reposition the pallet jack. They backed up and their left ankle became pinned between the pallet jack and the racking, lacerating their ankle and fracturing the left fibula.
Incident Summary
On August 18, 2024, a worker at Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center in DELAWARE, OHIO suffered fractures to the lower leg(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
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