The Wasserstrom Company

Collision with stationary object, nonroadway — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — COLUMBUS, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at The Wasserstrom Company in COLUMBUS, OHIO
Employer The Wasserstrom Company Report ID 2024053801
Address 2560 Value Way Drive, Building C City, State ZIP COLUMBUS, OHIO 43224
Event Date May 1, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries Body Part Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified
Event Type Collision with stationary object, nonroadway Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
Secondary Source Shelves, shelving, racks
Industry (NAICS) 493110 Inspection # 1747897
GPS Coordinates 40.04000, -82.95000

Incident Narrative

An employee was moving product using a forklift. When he made a turn the forklift struck a rack, crushing his left foot between the rack and the forklift. He was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On May 1, 2024, a worker at The Wasserstrom Company in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. 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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