DENVER, COLORADO—
FMH Material Handling Solutions
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, n.e.c. · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at FMH Material Handling Solutions, 5151 Bannock Street, Suite 4, DENVER, COLORADO 80216 on — Amputations, affecting the foot (feet), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was servicing a client's forklift when the forklift sped up unexpectedly and went off the side of the loading dock ramp. The employee was pinned by the forklift and, as a result, half of his foot was amputated.
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