Findlay Tall Timbers Distribution Center

Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — FOSTORIA, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Findlay Tall Timbers Distribution Center in FOSTORIA, OHIO
Employer Findlay Tall Timbers Distribution Center Report ID 20241110392
Address 130 West Jones Road City, State ZIP FOSTORIA, OHIO 44830
Event Date November 7, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries Body Part Leg(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) 493110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 41.18000, -83.41000

Incident Narrative

On November 7, 2024, two employees parked their forklifts and exchanged propane tanks, then returned to their forklifts. The injured employee was outside of their forklift to turn the valve on the propane tank when the other employee began reversing their forklift. The injured employee's right leg was crushed between the counterbalances of the forklifts and the employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On November 7, 2024, a worker at Findlay Tall Timbers Distribution Center in FOSTORIA, OHIO suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the leg(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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