Merit Logistics, LLC
Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery — Fractures — SAXONBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Merit Logistics, LLC | Report ID | 2025032004 |
| Address | 6000 North Noah Drive | City, State ZIP | SAXONBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 16056 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot(feet) and leg(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery | Source of Injury | Industrial carrier powered |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541614 | Inspection # | 1808292 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.73000, -79.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee stepped off a tugger while it was still moving and it pinned their right leg and left foot against a metal wall under the dock control panel. The employee was hospitalized with fractures to their leg and foot and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2025, a worker at Merit Logistics, LLC in SAXONBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the foot(feet) and leg(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery, with industrial carrier powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 103 severe injury reports involving "Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery injuries.
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