HWI Environmental Technologies, Inc.

Collision with stationary object, nonroadway — Fractures — CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at HWI Environmental Technologies, Inc. in CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI
Employer HWI Environmental Technologies, Inc. Report ID 2024043051
Address 3000 Continental PKWY City, State ZIP CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI 39056
Event Date April 7, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Event Type Collision with stationary object, nonroadway Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
Secondary Source Water, liquids nonchemical
Industry (NAICS) 562119 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.36000, -90.40000

Incident Narrative

An employee was driving a forklift through water when it slid into a concrete pole. Upon impact, the employee's left hand struck the ball on the steering wheel, resulting in a fractured ring finger.

Incident Summary

On April 7, 2024, a worker at HWI Environmental Technologies, Inc. in CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as collision with stationary object, nonroadway, with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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