IRIS USA, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area unspecified — Bruises, contusions — HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | IRIS USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2024010575 |
| Address | 460 Forest Road | City, State ZIP | HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA 18202 |
| Event Date | January 19, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Part of body unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area unspecified | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.93000, -76.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bending over to gather product when they were struck by a forklift as it began to move. The employee fell onto a pallet and suffered a contusion that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On January 19, 2024, a worker at IRIS USA, Inc. in HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA suffered bruises, contusions to the part of body unspecified. 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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