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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2017043147 · 4/7/2017 · Sumitomo Rubber USA

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Ankle(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Caught between rolling powered vehicle and other object
Source
Pallet jack-powered
Secondary source
Walls

Employer

Name
Sumitomo Rubber USA
Location
10 Sheridan Drive, TONAWANDA, NEW YORK, 14150
NAICS
326211
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee operating a walk-behind (walkie) was attempting to turn the equipment when he was caught between the walkie and a wall. The walkie rolled over his left ankle, causing a fracture that required surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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