Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Frito Lay, 12850 NW 113th Court, MEDLEY, FLORIDA 33178
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was stepping off a forklift when his left foot was pinched and lacerated by another, moving forklift.
HospitalizedFoot (feet), unspecifiedForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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