Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sethness Products Company, 3422 W. Touhy Avenue, SKOKIE, ILLINOIS 60076
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
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Final narrative
A forklift operator was attempting to make a three-point turn after backing up from an aisle. An employee had their back towards the reversing forklift and was struck. The employee's foot was caught in the forklift's wheel well resulting in a fractured ankle.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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