Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202540134 - Employee Is Struck by Falling Object, Fractures Ankle

Accident Summary Nr: 202540134 -- Report ID: 0950641 -- Event Date: 10/30/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300869799	02/26/2009	2335	315212	Specma Llc

Abstract: On October 30, 2008, Employee #1, and two coworkers, were guiding the transporting of an embroidery machine (a 15-head Barudan embroidery machine - 19.5 ft length by 3.5 ft width by 3.08 height, Serial Number 956165A) carried by forklifts. As the machine was being transported, it became unstable on the forks and slide off. The machine struck Employee #1 and his coworker, causing injuries to both employees. They were transported to a hospital, where they received medical attention. Employee #1 was treated for a fractured ankle and was hospitalized.

Keywords: FRACTURE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, FOOT, UNSTABLE LOAD

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300869799			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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