Polyfoam, LLC
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — NORTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Polyfoam, LLC | Report ID | 2024021125 |
| Address | 2355 Providence Road | City, State ZIP | NORTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 01534 |
| Event Date | February 6, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Foot (feet) and toe(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Structural elements n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326140 | Inspection # | 1727109 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.15000, -71.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A forklift was placing a 6-foot square metal frame on the floor. The frame tipped forward and crushed an employee's left foot, resulting in amputation of four toes and part of the left foot. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 6, 2024, a worker at Polyfoam, LLC in NORTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations involving bone loss to the foot (feet) and toe(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with structural elements n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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