The Kroger Company
Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | The Kroger Company | Report ID | 2025043149 |
| Address | 701 Gellhorn Street | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77029 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery | Source of Injury | Pallet jack riding |
| Secondary Source | Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.78000, -95.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee stepped off his pallet jack when his gloves caught the jack handle throttle button, causing the jack to accelerate. The employee's left ankle was pinned between the pallet jack platform and an angle iron, resulting in injury.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2025, a worker at The Kroger Company in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the ankle(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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