Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Caesarstone Technologies USA Inc., 1 Caesarstone Drive, RICHMOND HILL, GEORGIA 31324
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was struck by a forklift while walking, sustaining injuries to the right heel, right knee, and the back of the head.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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