Findlay Tall Timbers Distribution Center
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — 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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