Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at XPO Logistics, Inc., 750 Progress Parkway, LA SALLE, ILLINOIS 61301
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the foot (feet) and ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was walking near a door when they were struck by a forklift that was backing out of the door, resulting in injuries to their ankle and foot.
HospitalizedFoot (feet) and ankle(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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