DHL Supply Chain
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Cuts, lacerations — FAIRBURN, GEORGIA
| Employer | DHL Supply Chain | Report ID | 2021042844 |
| Address | 5355 Campbellton Fairburn Rd | City, State ZIP | FAIRBURN, GEORGIA 30213 |
| Event Date | April 6, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(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) | 484121 | Inspection # | 1524948 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.61000, -84.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 6, 2021, an employee was operating a forklift and activated the dead man lever in order to avoid a collision. The forklift stopped abruptly and jerked forward, causing the employee's left arm to get caught between the lift and the racking. The employee sustained a laceration to the left forearm.
Incident Summary
On April 6, 2021, a worker at DHL Supply Chain in FAIRBURN, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(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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