Komatsu Mining Corp.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Komatsu Mining Corp. | Report ID | 2024065504 |
| Address | 311 E. Greenfield Ave | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53204 |
| Event Date | June 20, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333131 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.01000, -87.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking to their workstation when they were struck by a reversing forklift. Their foot was crushed and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2024, a worker at Komatsu Mining Corp. in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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