Delta Materials Handling
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Delta Materials Handling | Report ID | 2021109056 |
| Address | 216 N Gee St, Bldg #8 | City, State ZIP | JONESBORO, ARKANSAS 72401 |
| Event Date | October 21, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423830 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.84000, -90.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing under the slip sheet attachment of a forklift, which was raised in the air as the employee installed a lift chain. The push-pole attachment fell on the employee and resulted in severe injuries to the shoulder, back, legs, and hip. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 21, 2021, a worker at Delta Materials Handling in JONESBORO, ARKANSAS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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