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Accident: 201153830 - Employee'S Leg Fractured Between Forklift And Safety Pole
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119950020 | 08/29/2000 | 4226 | Romark Logistics Inc |
At approximately 2:15 p.m. on July 18, 2000, Employee #1, of Romark Logistics Inc., was driving an unloaded stand-up Crown forklift, model RC 3000, designated as forklift #3. He was backing up when he saw another forklift coming by. He made a sharp turn to avoid colliding with and backed into a yellow safety pole, catching his left leg against the pole by the back of the forklift. He sustained a compound fracture on his upper leg and was transported by paramedics to the hospital, where he was treated for two days. Employee #1 later stated that he was a certified and authorized forklift operator. The employer was cited for a general violation of T8CCR 3664(a)(5).
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119950020 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |