Aquatic Futures LLC
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Aquatic Futures LLC | Report ID | 2023021556 |
| Address | 3510 NW 53rd Street | City, State ZIP | FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33309 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325998 | Inspection # | 1653482 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.18000, -80.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a forklift to lift a super sack of carbon when material became stuck under it. The employee went to remove the material when the lever was activated, bringing the forks down onto the employee's right forearm. The employee sustained a fracture.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2023, a worker at Aquatic Futures LLC in FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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