ABF Freight
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | ABF Freight | Report ID | 2017021855 |
| Address | 1940 PA-309 | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18104 |
| Event Date | February 28, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.61000, -75.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A forklift operator was checking the security of his load when he hit his head on one of the forklift tines, resulting in a head laceration and neck trauma. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2017, a worker at ABF Freight in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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