Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Army and Air Force Exchange Services, 5691 Rickenbacker Road, NELLIS AFB, NEVADA 89191
on — Fractures, affecting the upper and lower limb(s).
Final narrative
An employee was struck by a forklift, and the employee's left leg was briefly caught under the forklift. The employee suffered a broken left wrist and leg, as well as serious leg lacerations and contusions. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.
HospitalizedUpper and lower limb(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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