TigerFlow Systems, LLC

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at TigerFlow Systems, LLC in 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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