Contractor struck by moving equipment in warehouse receiving area. A scaffolding contractor from Heights Access Co was struck by a pallet jack being operated by warehouse associate. Contractor sustained bruising to right leg requiring medical evaluation.
Incident Details
Location
Warehouse Receiving Area - Aisle 4
Date & Time
Mon, Mar 9, 2026, 2:31 AM
Reported By
James Sanders
People Involved
Janet Allen, Gilberto Collins
Full Description
Contractor struck by moving equipment in warehouse receiving area. A scaffolding contractor from Heights Access Co was struck by a pallet jack being operated by warehouse associate. Contractor sustained bruising to right leg requiring medical evaluation.
Root Causes
Management System
Inadequate procedures or policies, Lack of management oversight, Insufficient resource allocation, Failure to enforce standards, Inadequate change management
Human Factors
Lack of training or knowledge, Fatigue or impairment, Complacency or shortcuts, Communication failure, Failure to follow procedure
External
Weather events, Utility disruption, Contractor activities, Regulatory changes, Supply chain issues
Corrective Action
Contractor transported to occupational health clinic. Work area cordoned off. Pallet jack operator removed from duty pending investigation.
Acknowledgments
42%14 of 33 workers acknowledged