Kroger Distribution Center
Collision with stationary object, nonroadway — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Kroger Distribution Center | Report ID | 20241211594 |
| Address | 701 Gellhorn Dr. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77029 |
| Event Date | December 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) excluding toes |
| Event Type | Collision with stationary object, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Secondary Source | Water, liquids nonchemical | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.78000, -95.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a forklift to take a pallet for replenishment. She made a turn and the forklift slipped on the concrete floor due to concrete sweating. The forklift struck a rack and the employee's foot was caught against the rack. The employee sustained a fractured heel and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2024, a worker at Kroger Distribution Center in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet) excluding toes. The incident was classified as collision with stationary object, nonroadway, with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 304 severe injury reports involving "Collision with stationary object, nonroadway" incidents in our database. Browse all Collision with stationary object, nonroadway injuries.
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