Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident · Bruises, contusions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Pepsico, 3605 N Stone Ave, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80905
on — Bruises, contusions, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee steering a stand-up forklift lost control of the lift and struck a racking system. The employee's lower left leg was caught between the forklift and racking system, contusing the left calf.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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