Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sherwood Food Distributors, LLC, 16625 Granite Road, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OHIO 44137
on — Amputations, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
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Final narrative
While driving a standup forklift, an employee collided with a second forklift. The forks pierced through the employee's shoe and contacted the left foot. The employee's left pinky toe was amputated.
HospitalizedAmputationToes(s), toenail(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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