DSC Logistics, Inc.
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Fractures — DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
| Employer | DSC Logistics, Inc. | Report ID | 2016098729 |
| Address | 575 Oakton Street | City, State ZIP | DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS 60018 |
| Event Date | September 14, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(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 | Building systems, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1177751 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.02000, -87.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was picking product from the dock and moving it to the storage area using a forklift. The employee's lower left leg was then caught between a support column and the forklift, crushing and fracturing it and causing blood loss.
Incident Summary
On September 14, 2016, a worker at DSC Logistics, Inc. in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the lower leg(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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