Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Mandel Metals, Inc., 11400 W. ADDISON ST., FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS 60131
on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was walking in an open aisleway when he drifted into the main aisleway and was struck by a forklift, fracturing his lower right leg.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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