Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Cabela's, 100 Distribution Road, TRIADELPHIA, WEST VIRGINIA 26059
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the multiple foot (feet) locations.
Final narrative
An employee was driving a powered industrial truck. As it turned, the employee's right foot was raked between the machine and a rack, causing a cut to the foot/heel.
HospitalizedMultiple foot (feet) locationsIndustrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c
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