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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 20211110015 · 11/18/2021 · McLane Company

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Lower leg(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet
Source
Trailers
Secondary source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name
McLane Company
Location
815 High St, HAMILTON, OHIO, 45011
NAICS
424490
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was standing with a fully loaded walkie pallet jack on the side lift gate of a delivery truck, preparing for a delivery. The lift gate platform broke at the hinges, causing the employee, the pallet jack, and a loaded pallet to fall about 4 feet to the concrete ground. The employee suffered a broken lower right leg.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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