Walmart Distribution Center
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Amputations — BROOKHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Walmart Distribution Center | Report ID | 2021109224 |
| Address | 2200 Manufacturers Blvd. | City, State ZIP | BROOKHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI 39601 |
| Event Date | October 26, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.59000, -90.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a forklift and removing a pulley that holds a hydraulic line. The mast of the forklift came down on his right hand resulting in partial amputation of the hand.
Incident Summary
On October 26, 2021, a worker at Walmart Distribution Center in BROOKHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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