Vantec Hitachi Transport Systems (USA), Inc.

Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures — CANTON, MISSISSIPPI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Vantec Hitachi Transport Systems (USA), Inc. in CANTON, MISSISSIPPI
Employer Vantec Hitachi Transport Systems (USA), Inc. Report ID 2021010043
Address 554 Nissan Pkwy City, State ZIP CANTON, MISSISSIPPI 39046
Event Date January 4, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Heel(s)
Event Type Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 493110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.62000, -90.00000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a standup lift and lost control while entering the charging area. As the employee jumped from the lift, his left foot was caught between a floor barrier and the lift, resulting in a fracture to his left heel.

Incident Summary

On January 4, 2021, a worker at Vantec Hitachi Transport Systems (USA), Inc. in CANTON, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the heel(s). The incident was classified as fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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