Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, unspecified · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at J.C. Penney, 120 Penney Rd., FOREST PARK, GEORGIA 30297
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was attempting to drive a standup lift through a doorway while moving a storage rack when she missed the door opening and her left foot was crushed by the wall.
HospitalizedFoot (feet), unspecifiedForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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