Central Metals Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Fractures — CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Central Metals Inc. | Report ID | 2016032036 |
| Address | 1054 South 2nd St. | City, State ZIP | CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY 08103 |
| Event Date | March 8, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.93000, -75.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was injured after they climbed on top of a forklift and inadvertently kicked it into gear. The employee became pinned between the roll bar and the mast, suffering a cracked sternum.
Incident Summary
On March 8, 2016, a worker at Central Metals Inc. in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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