8 Serious Texas Forklift-Related Accidents Occur in One Month
A total of 8 forklift-related or pallet-related accidents are among the serious injuries reported for Texas for the month of December 2021. Three of those forklift or pallet injuries occurred in Walmart locations. Like Amazon, Lowe’s, and Home Depot, Walmart is not likely a Texas workers’ compensation participant. Each of these big box stores is a place where forklifts and pallet jacks are commonly used. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides safety guidelines to help protect workers from associated dangers. OSHA also reports all serious injuries that occur in the U.S., releasing details monthly.
Below and in upcoming installments of this series, learn about the December 2021 Texas forklift or pallet injuries.
A Walmart Employee is Seriously Injured in a Pallet-Jack-Related Accident in Bonham, Texas
At Walmart Store #0158 at 2021 N. St. Hwy. 121 in Bonham, TX 75418, a worker was seriously injured on December 15, 2021. The OSHA summary about the Texas work accident indicates that the following happened:
- A Walmart employee was using a pallet jack to unload a produce truck when a serious work injury occurred. As the pallet was coming down, its momentum pushed the employee into another pallet, injuring her. She was hospitalized and required surgery for an injury to the right ankle.
The NAICS Code for Walmart Store #0158 is 445110, which is the Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) industry.
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