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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1489581.015 - Kohler Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Memphis Office - Safety
Site Address:
Kohler Co.
2000 N 5th St
Union City, TN 38261
Mailing Address:
2000 N 5th St, Union City, TN 38261
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238150/Glass and Glazing Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/24/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/17/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1641032 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 12:45 p.m. on August 10, 2020, an employee working for a glass and glazing contractor was operating a stand-up forklift in an aisle. A coworker was also operating a stand-up forklift nearby. The coworker stopped at the main aisle before proceeding forward but stopped when he saw another lift approaching from the north. The coworker backed up the forklift and struck the employee who was directly behind. The fork of coworker's forklift went through the employee's left ankle. The employee was hospitalized to treat a punctured and fractured ankle.
Keywords: Aisle, Ankle, Foot, Forklift, Forks, Fracture, Industrial Truck, Material Handling, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, PIV, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Puncture, Puncture Wound, Stand-Up Forklift, Struck By, Warehouse Aisle
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1489581.015 | 40 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |