Western Area Power Administration
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Western Area Power Administration | Report ID | 2016021814 |
| Address | 2601 32nd Avenue West | City, State ZIP | WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58078 |
| Event Date | February 26, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Rails-unattached metal |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.86000, -96.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking next to a forklift. A railroad rail fell from the forklift and struck the employee's right leg resulting in a lower leg fracture.
Incident Summary
On February 26, 2016, a worker at Western Area Power Administration in WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with rails-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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