Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Mack Trucks LVO, 3041 Schoeneck Road, MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA 18062
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee operating a high-reach lift truck became pinned between the lift and a racking system, suffering a fractured rib.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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