Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Dakota Turkey Growers, L.L.C., 40253 US Highway 14, HURON, SOUTH DAKOTA 57350
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An electric pallet jack operator was pulling a load of boxes when he was struck by a stand-up forklift and sustained a crushing injury to the right tibia.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Pallet jack-powered
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