AWS, INC.
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Fractures — SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE
| Employer | AWS, INC. | Report ID | 2019054528 |
| Address | 54 Hemco Drive | City, State ZIP | SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE 04106 |
| Event Date | May 3, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple foot (feet) locations |
| Event Type | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1398956 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.62000, -70.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee operating a pallet jack turned a corner and his foot was caught between a rack and the pallet jack. The employee sustained a fracture to the top of the left foot and fractured toes.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2019, a worker at AWS, INC. in SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE suffered fractures to the multiple foot (feet) locations. The incident was classified as part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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