Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 300833977 - Employee Collides with Forklift Truck and Crushes Foot

Accident Summary Nr: 300833977 -- Report ID: 0950643 -- Event Date: 05/09/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300833977	05/22/2006	2844	325611	Thibiant International, Inc.

Abstract: At approximately 10:20 a.m. on May 9, 2006, a stand-up forklift operator worked for a facility that manufactured personal care products. He backed up his forklift without confirming that the area was clear of obstructions. The stand-up forklift operator hit another forklift and crushed his right foot, which later had to be amputated. The employee was transported to Northridge Medical Center and was hospitalized for seven days.

Keywords: OBSTRUCTED EGRESS, AMPUTATED, STAND-UP OPERATOR, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, STRUCK AGAINST, COLLISION, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, BACKING UP, FOOT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300833977			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators

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