Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at HEITKAMP MASONRY INC., 5550 Sinclair Road, COLUMBIA, MISSOURI 65203
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the leg(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was walking behind a telehandler all-terrain forklift when the forklift ran over the employee and crushed both legs.
HospitalizedLeg(s), unspecifiedIndustrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c
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