PLASTIC RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY ATLANTA, INC.
Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery — Fractures — STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA
| Employer | PLASTIC RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY ATLANTA, INC. | Report ID | 2024021341 |
| Address | 5682 EAST PONCE DE LEON AVE | City, State ZIP | STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA 30083 |
| Event Date | February 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Trunk and other upper extremities |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Secondary Source | Chains | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.82000, -84.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were using a chain and a forklift to remove a broken part from an extruder machine. As they ran the chain through the inside part of the lift, the chain struck the shifter and put the forklift into drive. The injured employee got caught between the forklift and the machine conveyor line, resulting in a broken collar bone and broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On February 12, 2024, a worker at PLASTIC RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY ATLANTA, INC. in STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery, with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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