Metal Mart/McElroy Metals
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Cuts, lacerations — WACO, TEXAS
| Employer | Metal Mart/McElroy Metals | Report ID | 20181212738 |
| Address | 1518 Interstate 35 | City, State ZIP | WACO, TEXAS 76705 |
| Event Date | December 12, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hip(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.43000, -98.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to get back onto a forklift when his leg was smashed between the forklift's side and a support column. His left hip and thigh were lacerated, and he was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2018, a worker at Metal Mart/McElroy Metals in WACO, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hip(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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