Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 131244.015 - Employee fractures leg in forklift accident

Accident Summary Nr: 131244.015 -- Report ID: 0524530 -- Event Date: 11/13/2020
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1503502.015	11/16/2020		488510	Schenker, Inc. Dba Db Schenker

Abstract: At 4:30 a.m. on November 13, 2020, Employee #1 was operating a forklift (Raymond Reach Forklift, Serial # 750-17-BC61209, Model # 750-R45TT) in a warehouse during the night shift. Coworkers were also operating PIVs in the warehouse. While exiting the shipping department, Employee #1 was attempting a left-hand turn into a crossing lane. Another forklift, operated by a coworker, was parked on the side of the lane. The coworker was off of the PIV and was walking down the lane looking for product. Employee #1 misjudged the situation while making the turn and clipped the other forklift. During the contact, Employees #1's right leg came into contact with the carriage of the other forklift, causing injuries to the leg. Employee #1 was hospitalized to treat a broken leg.

Keywords: Broken Bone, Forklift, Fracture, Leg, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Struck Against, Warehouse

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1503502.015	23	M	Hospitalized injury		Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators

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