Harry Robinson Buick GMC

Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Fractures — FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Harry Robinson Buick GMC in FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS
Employer Harry Robinson Buick GMC Report ID 2024021784
Address 6000 36th Street City, State ZIP FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS 72908
Event Date February 27, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified
Event Type Struck by other falling object n.e.c. Source of Injury Vehicle and machine front attachments
Secondary Source Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
Industry (NAICS) 441110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 35.32000, -94.39000

Incident Narrative

An employee was adjusting the forks on a forklift. One of the forks disengaged from the lift and fell onto his foot, resulting in a fracture.

Incident Summary

On February 27, 2024, a worker at Harry Robinson Buick GMC in FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with vehicle and machine front attachments identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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