# Crushing injuries at TVI, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2020087981` · 8/22/2020 · EL PASO, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Shoulder(s) and arm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Crushing injuries
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
- **Source:** Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
- **Secondary source:** Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** TVI, Inc.
- **Location:** 6600 N. Mesa St., Suite 101, EL PASO, TEXAS, 79912
- **NAICS:** 453310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A small book cart slipped off the forks of a forklift and fell on an employee, crushing the employee's arm and shoulder.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*