Torgerson's Equipment
Nonroadway noncollision Struck by shifting, dislodged load in transport — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — GREAT FALLS, MONTANA
| Employer | Torgerson's Equipment | Report ID | 2024087954 |
| Address | 4701 River Drive North | City, State ZIP | GREAT FALLS, MONTANA 59405 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Nonroadway noncollision Struck by shifting, dislodged load in transport | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Secondary Source | Wheel chocks, blocks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423820 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.52000, -111.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a header using a forklift for a scheduled training session. The header rolled over the tire chocks and the employee was pinned between the header and the backrest of the forklift. He freed himself and then fell to the ground. The employee was hospitalized for a fractured sternum, fractured ribs, and punctured lungs.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2024, a worker at Torgerson's Equipment in GREAT FALLS, MONTANA suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as nonroadway noncollision struck by shifting, dislodged load in transport, with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 14 severe injury reports involving "Nonroadway noncollision Struck by shifting, dislodged load in transport" incidents in our database. Browse all Nonroadway noncollision Struck by shifting, dislodged load in transport injuries.
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