Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at New Albertsons, Inc. dba Jewel Osco, 2200 Armitage Ave, FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS 60131
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was wrapping a pallet when they were struck in the ankle by the fork of a forklift. The employee sustained a fractured ankle.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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