ZEP INC.

Nonroadway collision with other vehicle(s) moving and standing vehicle — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ZEP INC. in CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA
Employer ZEP INC. Report ID 2024098924
Address 71 Business Park Court City, State ZIP CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA 30120
Event Date September 24, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures Body Part Toes(s), toenail(s)
Event Type Nonroadway collision with other vehicle(s) moving and standing vehicle Source of Injury Pallet jack riding
Secondary Source Pallet jack riding
Industry (NAICS) 325612 Inspection # 1779560
GPS Coordinates 34.26000, -84.83000

Incident Narrative

On September 24, 2024, an employee was using a powered industrial truck (PIT) to pick orders. His right foot made contact with an unmanned PIT, resulting in severe lacerations to three toes on his right foot.

Incident Summary

On September 24, 2024, a worker at ZEP INC. in CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as nonroadway collision with other vehicle(s) moving and standing vehicle, with pallet jack riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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