Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Taylor & Fulton Packing House, 932 5th Ave. West, PALMETTO, FLORIDA 34221
on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was loading a truck on 01/14/2016, at 01:00 a.m., with a forklift when the truck moved without his knowledge. When he dismounted the forklift, he fell off the dock, breaking his foot and requiring surgery.
HospitalizedFoot (feet), unspecifiedRamps, loading docks, dock plates
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