FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA—
Supervalu, Inc.
Struck by other falling powered vehicle · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Supervalu, Inc., 3501 12th Avenue North, FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58102 on — Crushing injuries, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was repairing the steering linkage on a powered industrial truck when a jack gave way and the truck crushed his foot.
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POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA—
Supervalu Inc.
An employee was operating an electric pallet jack and turned toward a stationary object. The employee jumped from the pallet jack in order to avoid a collision and their right foot was caught between the pallet jack and a parking block.
POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA—
Supervalu Inc.
An employee was reversing an electric pallet jack into an empty wooden pallet when he slipped off the pallet jack and his left foot was run over resulting in a partial amputation of his big toe.
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Supervalu Inc.
An employee was conducting maintenance on a forklift when it rolled, pinning the employee to the wall. The employee suffered two broken legs.
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Supervalu, Inc.
An employee was attempting to remove dough from a slot in the dough hopper when the donut press sheared off his fingertip.
DENVER, PENNSYLVANIA—
SUPERVALU, Inc.
An employee was walking through an aisle when he inadvertently pressed a battery powered pallet jack handle. The pallet jack activated, and his foot was caught between the pallet jack and stock, fracturing his lower leg. He was hospitalized.
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