Kumho Tire Georgia, Inc.
Nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from moving vehicle — Fractures — MACON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Kumho Tire Georgia, Inc. | Report ID | 20241110573 |
| Address | 3051 Kumho Parkway | City, State ZIP | MACON, GEORGIA 31216 |
| Event Date | November 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| Event Type | Nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from moving vehicle | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Secondary Source | Ramps, inclines | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326211 | Inspection # | 1787970 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.74000, -83.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a forklift in the receiving area at the rear of the facility. The forklift fell off a portable ramp connected to a receiving truck. As the employee attempted to exit the forklift their leg struck the chain and ramp and they fell two feet to the concrete floor. They were hospitalized for two broken ribs and a bruised left leg.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2024, a worker at Kumho Tire Georgia, Inc. in MACON, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. The incident was classified as nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from moving vehicle, with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 68 severe injury reports involving "Nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from moving vehicle" incidents in our database. Browse all Nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from moving vehicle injuries.
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