Tech Systems Inc
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — WAIANAE, HAWAII
| Employer | Tech Systems Inc | Report ID | 2024087997 |
| Address | Lualualei Naval Facility | City, State ZIP | WAIANAE, HAWAII 96792 |
| Event Date | August 28, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561621 | Inspection # | 1772904 |
| GPS Coordinates | 21.43000, -158.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The injured employee was spotting for a forklift that was loading 2,000-pound ammunition crates onto a flatbed truck. One of the ammo crates turned on its side, fell off the forklift, and crushed the spotter's foot. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 28, 2024, a worker at Tech Systems Inc in WAIANAE, HAWAII suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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