Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Bruises, contusions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at E.F. Thompson, Inc., U.S. Postal Service - Richmond P&DC, SANDSTON, VIRGINIA 23150
on — Bruises, contusions, affecting the multiple foot (feet) locations.
Final narrative
An employee was unloading rolling bins from the rear of a semi trailer. A forklift ran over the employee's feet, causing the employee to fall. The employee suffered severe bruising of the left foot and right toes, as well as a hip injury, and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedMultiple foot (feet) locationsForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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