Collision between a moving and standing vehicle, nonroadway · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Lineage Logistics, LLC, 5200 Gold Spike Drive, FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76106
on — Fractures, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
An employee parking his clamp/docker material handling equipment was exiting his machine when he realized it was still on. The employee's left foot was pinned between it and another parked docker resulting in three fractured toes.
HospitalizedToes(s), toenail(s)Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c
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