Florida Express Environment, LLC.
Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway - Fractures - OCALA, Florida
| Employer | Florida Express Environment, LLC. |
| Address | 3100 SW 3rd Street |
| City, State ZIP | OCALA, Florida 34474 |
| Report ID | 2018099430 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway |
| Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 |
| Inspection # | 1346567 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.18412, -82.17557 |
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Incident Narrative
A forklift went out of control, breaking through a chained roll-up door opening, skidding out, and tipping over in a loading dock. Its operator's right ankle was broken against the floor.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2018, a worker at Florida Express Environment, LLC. in OCALA, Florida suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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