Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Chicago Heights Glass, Inc., 16500 Vincennes Road, SOUTH HOLLAND, ILLINOIS 60473
on — Fractures, affecting the foot(feet) and leg(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was directing a forklift. The forklift picked up a load, backed up, and ran over the employee's left foot and leg, causing fractures and severe lacerations.
AmputationFoot(feet) and leg(s), unspecifiedForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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