Caterpillar, Inc.
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Cuts, lacerations — ATHENS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Caterpillar, Inc. | Report ID | 2018054400 |
| Address | 250 Dozer Drive | City, State ZIP | ATHENS, GEORGIA 30606 |
| Event Date | May 7, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333120 | Inspection # | 1315352 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.93000, -83.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a stand-up forklift when the employee's left foot was caught between the forklift and a rack protector, lacerating the foot from a toe to the ankle.
Incident Summary
On May 7, 2018, a worker at Caterpillar, Inc. in ATHENS, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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