Gardner Denver
Nonroadway noncollision incident, n.e.c. — Skull fracture and intracranial injury — SIDNEY, OHIO
| Employer | Gardner Denver | Report ID | 2023032389 |
| Address | 211 E. Russell Rd. | City, State ZIP | SIDNEY, OHIO 45365 |
| Event Date | March 16, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Skull fracture and intracranial injury | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Nonroadway noncollision incident, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333912 | Inspection # | 1658283 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.30000, -84.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 16, 2023, an employee was utilizing a forklift outside of the facility to clean up trash when the vehicle became stuck. The employee then went into the building to use another forklift to pull the stuck forklift out with a chain/hook. While pulling out the stuck forklift, the chain and hook broke, striking the employee in the head/face. The employee sustained injuries to the head that included a fractured skull, brain bleed, the loss of seven teeth, and lacerations. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 16, 2023, a worker at Gardner Denver in SIDNEY, OHIO suffered skull fracture and intracranial injury to the brain. The incident was classified as nonroadway noncollision incident, n.e.c., with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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