RUG DOCTOR, LLC

Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — FENTON, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at RUG DOCTOR, LLC in FENTON, MISSOURI
Employer RUG DOCTOR, LLC Report ID 2018077205
Address 415-C Axminister Dr. City, State ZIP FENTON, MISSOURI 63026
Event Date July 17, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 532299 Inspection # 1332762
GPS Coordinates 38.53000, -90.44000

Incident Narrative

The injured employee was training another employee on how to operate a forklift and pick orders. The injured employee stepped between the forklift and a rack beam before the employee driving the forklift came to a complete stop. The employee driving the forklift turned to straighten out the forklift, at which time the injured employee became pinned between the forklift and the rack beam, suffering a broken bone in the shoulder area, broken ribs, and a facial cut.

Incident Summary

On July 17, 2018, a worker at RUG DOCTOR, LLC in FENTON, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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