CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT—
Bozzuto's, Inc.
Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Bozzuto's, Inc., 400 Industrial Ave, CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT 06410 on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was exiting a forklift when his ankle was crushed between the vehicle and a raised dock plate. He suffered a broken ankle.
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