Whirlpool Corporation
Walked or ran into stationary object — Fractures and soft tissue injuries — CLYDE, OHIO
| Employer | Whirlpool Corporation | Report ID | 2024010892 |
| Address | 119 BIRDSEYE ST. | City, State ZIP | CLYDE, OHIO 43410 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and soft tissue injuries | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Walked or ran into stationary object | Source of Injury | Industrial carrier powered |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335224 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.30000, -82.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At about 7:55 a.m., on January 29, 2024, an employee's left leg struck the hitch of a parked tugger as they were passing by. The employee suffered a displaced fracture to the leg, as well as a dislocated ankle. They were hospitalized and underwent surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2024, a worker at Whirlpool Corporation in CLYDE, OHIO suffered fractures and soft tissue injuries to the ankle(s) and leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as walked or ran into stationary object, with industrial carrier powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 9 severe injury reports involving "Walked or ran into stationary object" incidents in our database. Browse all Walked or ran into stationary object injuries.
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