Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Game Stop, 625 Westport Parkway, GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 76051
on — Fractures, affecting the leg(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was sweeping the warehouse floor. At the same time, a forklift driver was backing up in a designated lane and made a left turn. The operator was turned around looking as he reversed. The injured employee was in the operator's blind spot and was struck as the forklift turned, suffering two broken leg bones.
HospitalizedLeg(s), unspecifiedForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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