DENVER, COLORADO—
BIMBO BAKERIES
Caught between rolling powered vehicle and other object · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at BIMBO BAKERIES, 5050 EAST EVANS AVE, DENVER, COLORADO 80222 on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet) and ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was hooking chains between a yard dog and a transport truck that was stuck in the parking lot. The yard dog driver exited the vehicle without parking it to help the injured employee unhook the vehicle. The yard dog rolled back and pinned the injured employee between the truck and yard dog, fracturing the employee's ankle and heel bone.
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