Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC, 1593 Huber Street NW, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30318
on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was struck by a forklift that was carrying materials and suffered a lower right leg fracture.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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