EARLE M. JORGENSEN COMPANY
Struck by shifting load during transport, nonroadway — Fractures — TWINSBURG, OHIO
| Employer | EARLE M. JORGENSEN COMPANY | Report ID | 2022087620 |
| Address | 2060 ENTERPRISE PARKWAY | City, State ZIP | TWINSBURG, OHIO 44087 |
| Event Date | August 26, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by shifting load during transport, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.29000, -81.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a powered industrial vehicle (PIV) when a piece of steel fell off the forks, bounced off the ground, and struck him. The employee's forearm was broken in three places, and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2022, a worker at EARLE M. JORGENSEN COMPANY in TWINSBURG, OHIO suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by shifting load during transport, nonroadway, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 42 severe injury reports involving "Struck by shifting load during transport, nonroadway" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by shifting load during transport, nonroadway injuries.
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