Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation, 1000 HIGHWAY 34E, NEWNAN, GEORGIA 30265
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was walking when a reversing forklift struck the employee. The employee suffered internal bruising and a hematoma in the abdomen.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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