Federal Marine Terminals, Inc.
Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — PALMETTO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Federal Marine Terminals, Inc. | Report ID | 2017032740 |
| Address | 600 Tampa Bay Way | City, State ZIP | PALMETTO, FLORIDA 34221 |
| Event Date | March 25, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Sand, gravel | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488320 | Inspection # | 1224711 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.63000, -82.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a 10,000 lb. diesel forklift on uneven gravel in a construction zone when the forklift tipped over. The employee struck the ground and suffered head trauma.
Incident Summary
On March 25, 2017, a worker at Federal Marine Terminals, Inc. in PALMETTO, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. 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.
Context
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