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Crushing injuries

1 hospitalization · 2016053868 · 5/6/2016 · WAREHOUSE SERVICES, INC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Foot (feet), unspecified
Nature of injury
Crushing injuries

Cause

Event
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source
Battery-vehicle
Secondary source
Elevators, hoists, aerial lifts, personnel platforms-except truck-mounted, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
WAREHOUSE SERVICES, INC
Location
160 GE Blvd, BURKVILLE, ALABAMA, 36752
NAICS
493110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

The employee was changing the forklift battery using a portable battery lift. The employee swung around and came in contact with another battery that fell onto his left foot, crushing it.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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