Incident date: 2018-06-29
NAICS industry code: 493110

A forklift was transporting two stacked intermediate bulk containers (IBC) which are plastic containers in a metal cage. The IBC containers fell off the forklift and struck the injured employee in the face causing a fracture to the left cheek and nose.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
code_source: title: Containers-nonpressurized, n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Fractures
code_body: title: Multiple face locations
severity: moderate