Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Frito Lay, 11645 E. 37th Ave., DENVER, COLORADO 80239
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the foot (feet) and ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was moving a disabled cab crane with a coworker when his left foot and ankle were crushed between the crane and the track.
HospitalizedFoot (feet) and ankle(s)Cranes, unspecified
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