Metro Ford Inc.
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Fractures — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | Metro Ford Inc. | Report ID | 2022042944 |
| Address | 9000 NW 7th Avenue | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33150 |
| Event Date | April 2, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441110 | Inspection # | 1588771 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.85000, -80.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing boxes from a trash bin with a forklift. The forks were released and landed on the employee's right foot, breaking a toe. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2022, a worker at Metro Ford Inc. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the toes(s), toenail(s). 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.
Context
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