Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 93119.015 - Employee fractures foot while operating forklift

Accident Summary Nr: 93119.015 -- Report ID: 0524500 -- Event Date: 02/09/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1210420.015	02/14/2017		493110	Dsc Logistics, Inc.

Abstract: At 5:00 a.m. on February 9, 2017, an employee was using a stand-up forklift to load a truck with materials from a warehouse. As he drove between the aisles of the warehouse, the controls of the forklift began to malfunction. The employee was unable to control the vehicle properly, including slowing its speed or stopping. Unable to stop the forklift, the employee stuck his left foot out to stop the forklift. He sustained broken toes on his left foot, and he was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: Crushing, Foot, Fracture, Material Handling, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Struck By

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury
1	1210420.015	33	M	Hospitalized injury

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