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Accident Summary Nr: 201492915 - Employee Is Crushed Between Forklifts, Suffers Concussion
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312909203 | 04/08/2009 | 5251 | 444130 | Lowes |
Abstract: At approximately 11:37 a.m. on December 3, 2008, Employee #1 was using the Yale (standing operator position) order picker (Serial Number C801N07129E) in the warehouse. The order picker has very sensitive steering and Employee #1 lost control of the unit and collided with a forklift operated by a coworker. Due to the jolt of the collision, Employee #1's body recoiled and his head contacted the cages on both machines. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. Employee #1 suffered a concussion and was hospitalized.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312909203 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators |
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