Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Leggett & Platt, 6755 W. 65th Street, BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS 60638
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
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Final narrative
On June 15, 2015, an employee was straightening boxes on a pallet and was struck by the forks of a powered industrial vehicle. The employee was hospitalized due to the injuries received.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableIndustrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, unspecified
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