OZARKS AUTOMOTIVE DISTRIBUTION, INC.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Amputations — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | OZARKS AUTOMOTIVE DISTRIBUTION, INC. | Report ID | 2015129762 |
| Address | 1200 N Century Ave | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64120 |
| Event Date | December 28, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493190 | Inspection # | 1116530 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.13000, -94.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was coming out the restroom when he was struck by a moving forklift. His foot was injured during the incident which required immediate hospitalization for treatment. His left big toe was surgically amputated.
Incident Summary
On December 28, 2015, a worker at OZARKS AUTOMOTIVE DISTRIBUTION, INC. in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(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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