Maxim Crane Works, L.P.
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Crushing injuries — BENSALEM, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Maxim Crane Works, L.P. | Report ID | 2017076510 |
| Address | 625 Imperial Court | City, State ZIP | BENSALEM, PENNSYLVANIA 19020 |
| Event Date | July 14, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 532412 | Inspection # | 1248522 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.07000, -74.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a rough terrain forklift when a hydraulic line failed and the forklift's mast came down quickly, crushing his knee against the ground.
Incident Summary
On July 14, 2017, a worker at Maxim Crane Works, L.P. in BENSALEM, PENNSYLVANIA suffered crushing injuries to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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