TigerFlow Systems, LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | TigerFlow Systems, LLC | Report ID | 2016042982 |
| Address | 4034 Mint Way | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75237 |
| Event Date | April 9, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.68000, -96.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to move a pumping system out of a paint booth. A coworker assisted by lifting the pumping system with a forklift while the injured employee was observing/spotting. The pumping system slid off the forklift forks and pinned the employee between it and the wall of the paint booth. The employee was hospitalized with a broken right leg, broken right forearm, and a cracked sternum.
Incident Summary
On April 9, 2016, a worker at TigerFlow Systems, LLC in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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