Lektron Branding Solutions
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — TULSA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Lektron Branding Solutions | Report ID | 2021119977 |
| Address | 4111 S. 74th East Ave | City, State ZIP | TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74145 |
| Event Date | November 17, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| 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) | 339950 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.10000, -95.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a mast guard from a forklift to repair several bends in the guard. While removing the bolts on the guard, the guard fell and crushed the employee's right middle and ring fingers.
Incident Summary
On November 17, 2021, a worker at Lektron Branding Solutions in TULSA, OKLAHOMA suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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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