BOISE, IDAHO—
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at IDAHO POWER COMPANY, 10790 Franklin Rd, BOISE, IDAHO 83706 on — Amputations, affecting the foot (feet), n.e.c..
Final narrative
Employees were transporting a transformer with a forklift. The injured employee was struck on the foot and ankle by the front tire of the forklift. The employee's left leg was crushed below the mid-ankle, resulting in a left foot amputation.
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