Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The TJX Companies, HomeGoods Distribution Center, BLOOMFIELD, CONNECTICUT 06002
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple foot (feet) locations.
Final narrative
Two forklifts were traveling in the same direction. The operator of the first forklift realized he had gone too far and stopped to turn around. When he started to turn, one of the forks struck the employee who was operating the second forklift in the left foot, causing a possible fracture to the foot/toe.
HospitalizedMultiple foot (feet) locationsForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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