Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Best Buy Distribution Center, 140 Depot St., BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 02019
on — Amputations, affecting the foot (feet), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was operating a powered industrial truck and was struck by another powered industrial truck. The employee's foot and ankle were amputated.
HospitalizedAmputationFoot (feet), n.e.c.Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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