ORLANDO, FLORIDA—
Frito-Lay
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Frito-Lay, 3033 Mercy Dr, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32808 on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was helping a forklift with its load. The forklift pinned the employee, causing a broken right tibia. The employee was hospitalized.
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