Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Great Northern Lumber, Inc., 2200 W. 127th St. , BLUE ISLAND, ILLINOIS 60406
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was picking up blocks on the ground behind a forklift. The forklift operator struck the employee while backing up. The employee sustained an ankle bone fracture and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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