JAMAICA, NEW YORK—
Worldwide Flight Services Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Fractures
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Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Worldwide Flight Services Inc., Bldg. 151- E. Hangar Road, Ste. 200, JAMAICA, NEW YORK 11430 on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was standing next to the forks of his industrial truck. Another industrial truck pushed the forks into the employee's lower leg, causing a broken ankle that required surgery.
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