Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Speedway Motors, Inc., 340 Victory Lane , LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 68528
on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was turning a walkie forklift when he pulled out in front of a hi-rise lift that was approaching the end of the aisle. The hi-rise was unable to stop and pinned his right lower leg against the walkie, breaking his tibia.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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