Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1341939.015 - Medline Industries Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
Medline Industries Inc.
9103 Riverside Pky.
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Mailing Address:
3 Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 322291/Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/27/2018
Emphasis: L:Forklift
Case Closed: 10/03/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1372942 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 12:45 p.m. on August 20, 2018, an employee was moving an unstable load of plastic film wrap with a forklift. The two top rolls were not braced against the forklift's mast and began to fall over, striking the employee in his back when he jumped from the forklift. The employee fractured his back and sustained spine injuries. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Back, Falling Object, Fracture, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Spine, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1341939.015 | 44 | F | Hospitalized injury | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators |
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