Operator was restacking pallets, when operator backed up forklift, operator did not have left foot completely inside the forklift, which became pinned between the forklift and a concrete pillar. Operator was given basic first aid until an ambulance arrived. Operator received one stitch, and is referred to a foot specialist on 12/4/17.
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November 30, 2017
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
IMI Fabi LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
February 2, 2005
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
IMI Fabi LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE POSITIONED THE HOPPER ON A FORKLIFT ABOVE THE DUMPSTER. HE PUSHED UP ON THE RELEASE WITH HIS RT. HAND. HE TRIED TO ASSIST THE DUMPING ACTION WITH HIS LEFT HAND ON THE HOPPER. THE HOPPER STARTED FORWARD THEN ROLLED BACK MASHING HIS FINGER.
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