Ice Builders, Inc.
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — WATERVILLE, MAINE
| Employer | Ice Builders, Inc. | Report ID | 20181111850 |
| Address | Colby College, 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive | City, State ZIP | WATERVILLE, MAINE 04901 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.56000, -69.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping move a fusion welding unit with a forklift and a sling. The unit was frozen to the ground; when it was suddenly freed it swung, hit a pole, and knocked the employee to the ground, lacerating his face and breaking both his ankles. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2018, a worker at Ice Builders, Inc. in WATERVILLE, MAINE suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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