Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc.
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Fractures and dislocations — TOLUCA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc. | Report ID | 2016087553 |
| Address | 301 W 3RD ST | City, State ZIP | TOLUCA, ILLINOIS 61369 |
| Event Date | August 12, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311412 | Inspection # | 1173310 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.00000, -89.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a forklift into the freezer to retrieve product. As the employee traveled over an uneven portion of the floor, it caused the forklift to swerve. The employee's left elbow was caught between the forklift and a post, breaking bones and dislocating the left elbow.
Incident Summary
On August 12, 2016, a worker at Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc. in TOLUCA, ILLINOIS suffered fractures and dislocations to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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