Staples Inc.

Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway — Amputations — ORLANDO, FLORIDA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Staples Inc. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Employer Staples Inc. Report ID 20161211775
Address 10701 Central Port Drive City, State ZIP ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32824
Event Date December 19, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Toes(s), toenail(s)
Event Type Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 423420 Inspection # 1199859
GPS Coordinates 28.41000, -81.36000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a stand-up forklift when he lost control while going down a sloped area. The forklift tipped over and his left foot was caught between the forklift and the curb, smashing his second toe, which had to be surgically amputated.

Incident Summary

On December 19, 2016, a worker at Staples Inc. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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