NORPLAS INDUSTRIES INC.
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Fractures — NORTHWOOD, OHIO
| Employer | NORPLAS INDUSTRIES INC. | Report ID | 2019021260 |
| Address | 7825 CAPLE BLVD. | City, State ZIP | NORTHWOOD, OHIO 43619 |
| Event Date | February 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower 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 | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336399 | Inspection # | 1377383 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.59000, -83.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee operating a forklift in reverse when their left leg was caught between the stand up tow motor and the racking system resulting in a fractured left tibia.
Incident Summary
On February 4, 2019, a worker at NORPLAS INDUSTRIES INC. in NORTHWOOD, OHIO suffered fractures to the lower 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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