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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2018088364 · 8/15/2018 · CATERPILLAR INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple lower extremities locations, unspecified
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway
Source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Secondary source
Liquids, unspecified

Employer

Name
CATERPILLAR INC.
Location
100 CATERPILLAR DR., BOONEVILLE, MISSISSIPPI, 38829
NAICS
333618
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On August 15, 2018, an employee was operating a stand-up forklift and turning a corner when the vehicle hit a wet spot and started to slide. The employee released the dead man switch to stop the forklift and then dismounted the vehicle during the slide. His left foot/ankle was struck by the vehicle and a plastic pole protector as the vehicle continued to travel in the direction he exited. He suffered multiple fractures and a puncture wound.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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