Plastek Industries Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Plastek Industries Inc. | Report ID | 2023109389 |
| Address | Plastek Group Yoder Warehouse, 2200 Yoder Drive | City, State ZIP | ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16506 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326121 | Inspection # | 1706959 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.08000, -80.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to unload a truck trailer when they were struck by a forklift that was exiting another trailer. The employee fell to the concrete floor and suffered a head injury that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2023, a worker at Plastek Industries Inc. in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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