DHL Supply Chain
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Amputations — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | DHL Supply Chain | Report ID | 20231211591 |
| Address | 850 Transport Drive | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177 |
| Event Date | December 22, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Foot (feet), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Guardrails, road dividers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.96000, -97.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a standup forklift in a racking aisle when the vehicle collided with a guardrail. The employee's left foot was caught between the forklift and the guardrail, resulting in a left foot/ankle crush injury. The employee's left foot was surgically amputated and they were hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 22, 2023, a worker at DHL Supply Chain in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered amputations to the foot (feet), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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