Lakin Tire East Incorporated
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Lakin Tire East Incorporated | Report ID | 2021021667 |
| Address | 220 Frontage Road | City, State ZIP | WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT 06516 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326299 | Inspection # | 1516894 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.26000, -72.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had been standing on a level platform mounted on the forks of a lift truck. The employee was moving off the platform through the truck's operator cage when the mast activated. The employee's right knee was pinched and crushed. The employee was hospitalized and underwent surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2021, a worker at Lakin Tire East Incorporated in WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT suffered crushing injuries to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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