CATERPILLAR INC.
Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures — BOONEVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | CATERPILLAR INC. | Report ID | 2018088364 |
| Address | 100 CATERPILLAR DR. | City, State ZIP | BOONEVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 38829 |
| Event Date | August 15, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple lower extremities locations, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333618 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.68000, -88.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 15, 2018, an employee was operating a stand-up forklift and turning a corner when the vehicle hit a wet spot and started to slide. The employee released the dead man switch to stop the forklift and then dismounted the vehicle during the slide. His left foot/ankle was struck by the vehicle and a plastic pole protector as the vehicle continued to travel in the direction he exited. He suffered multiple fractures and a puncture wound.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2018, a worker at CATERPILLAR INC. in BOONEVILLE, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the multiple lower extremities locations, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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