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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2023054071 · 5/5/2023 · Core Hydraulics LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Upper and lower limb(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached
Source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
Core Hydraulics LLC
Location
13091 South Freeway, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77047
NAICS
811310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were rebuilding the hydraulic system for a 14,000-pound forklift. They were removing the hydraulic hose when the hydraulics lost pressure, causing the bucket of the forklift to drop down onto the employees. One employee suffered broken arms and legs, as well as head injuries.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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