Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at U.S. Postal, 401 East South St., JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39201
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the head, neck, and trunk.
Final narrative
An employee was bending over picking up debris in the dock area and was struck by forklift. His head hit a metal guard rail. The employee was hospitalized for head, neck and back injuries.
HospitalizedHead, neck, and trunkForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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