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Forward Air, Inc.

Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c. — Herniated discs — WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Forward Air, Inc. in WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT
Employer Forward Air, Inc. Report ID 2018054334
Address 315 Ella Grasso Turnpike City, State ZIP WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT 06096
Event Date May 4, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Herniated discs Body Part Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c. Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Secondary Source Structural elements, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 481112 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.93000, -72.66000

Incident Narrative

On May 4, 2018, an employee was operating a forklift truck when it ran into a pole in the warehouse, throwing the employee from the truck. The employee suffered a spinal injury and contusion, as well as a herniated neck disc.

Incident Summary

On May 4, 2018, a worker at Forward Air, Inc. in WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT suffered herniated discs to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, 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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