Incident date: 2016-03-24
NAICS industry code: 237130

A front-end loader bucket on an articulated wheel loader was transferring tools to another part of the work site. The operator of the wheel loader inadvertently released the end loader, which fell on top of and broke an employee's left foot. He was hospitalized for surgery.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached
code_source: title: Bucket, front-end, end, and pay loaders
code_nature: title: Fractures
code_body: title: Foot (feet), unspecified
severity: moderate