Forward Air, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Forward Air, Inc. | Report ID | 20211211105 |
| Address | 2865 George Page Jr. Rd | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43217 |
| Event Date | December 28, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488510 | Inspection # | 1571036 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.82000, -82.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 28, 2021, an employee was struck by a load of materials that slid off a pallet on a passing forklift. The employee suffered a broken elbow.
Incident Summary
On December 28, 2021, a worker at Forward Air, Inc. in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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