HAMPSHIRE PET PRODUCTS LLC
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Amputations — JOPLIN, MISSOURI
| Employer | HAMPSHIRE PET PRODUCTS LLC | Report ID | 2015064150 |
| Address | 7502 E. 26TH STREET | City, State ZIP | JOPLIN, MISSOURI 64804 |
| Event Date | June 29, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311111 | Inspection # | 1079104 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.06000, -94.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 29, 2015, an employee was speaking with a supervisor in the packaging area. Following the conversation, she started to return to her work area at the ovens. She crossed through the transparent curtain adjacent to the packaging area. She crossed into the walkway where it intersects a forklift route. A forklift driver was also approaching the intersection. He reported that he slowed and used his horn as he approached the intersection. He did not see her due to an obstructed view. T he forklift driver continued driving through the intersection. The employee was struck by the forklift and fell to the floor. She suffered a compound fracture to her left ankle and lacerations to her forehead. Her foot/leg was amputated 5-6" below the knee.
Incident Summary
On June 29, 2015, a worker at HAMPSHIRE PET PRODUCTS LLC in JOPLIN, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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