Kia Georgia, Inc.

Collision with stationary object, nonroadway — Fractures — WEST POINT, GEORGIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Kia Georgia, Inc. in WEST POINT, GEORGIA
Employer Kia Georgia, Inc. Report ID 2024109670
Address 7777 Kia Parkway City, State ZIP WEST POINT, GEORGIA 31833
Event Date October 17, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Collision with stationary object, nonroadway Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
Secondary Source Structural barriers n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 336111 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.91000, -85.12000

Incident Narrative

On October 17, 2024, an employee was reversing a stand-up forklift into a trailer when they struck a vertical bollard. The employee's left leg was caught between the bollard and the forklift, resulting in a fracture to their lower leg.

Incident Summary

On October 17, 2024, a worker at Kia Georgia, Inc. in WEST POINT, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). 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, amputation.

Context

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