Metalico Akron - Annaco
Struck by other falling powered vehicle — Fractures — AKRON, OHIO
| Employer | Metalico Akron - Annaco | Report ID | 2022054460 |
| Address | 943 Hazel Street | City, State ZIP | AKRON, OHIO 44305 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Automobile |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1598980 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.07000, -81.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a car with a forklift. When the employee set the car down on its side, it shifted and fell on his right leg. He suffered a broken right femur and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2022, a worker at Metalico Akron - Annaco in AKRON, OHIO suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling powered vehicle, with automobile identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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