Whirlpool Corporation

Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — CLYDE, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Whirlpool Corporation in CLYDE, OHIO
Employer Whirlpool Corporation Report ID 2018099599
Address 119 Birdseye St. City, State ZIP CLYDE, OHIO 43410
Event Date September 17, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Wrist(s)
Event Type Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 335224 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 41.30000, -82.98000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking down an aisleway. A forklift struck her while backing up, breaking her left wrist.

Incident Summary

On September 17, 2018, a worker at Whirlpool Corporation in CLYDE, OHIO suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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