Kenco Group, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — DESOTO, TEXAS
| Employer | Kenco Group, Inc. | Report ID | 2025054160 |
| Address | 2100 Jo Drive Suite, 100A | City, State ZIP | DESOTO, TEXAS 75115 |
| Event Date | May 3, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.63000, -96.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was picking orders in an aisle when they were struck by a reversing forklift and sustained an ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2025, a worker at Kenco Group, Inc. in DESOTO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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