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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2023032752 · 3/28/2023 · United Rentals

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Leg(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
United Rentals
Location
Nouryon Surface Chemistry, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77053
NAICS
532490
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was reseating a forklift's counterweight using a second forklift. With the counterweight on the ground, the employee was adjusting it and the support slings. The counterweight started to lean and fell forward, catching the employee's right leg against the first forklift's chassis. Their leg was broken.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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