Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at THE KROGER COMPANY, INC., 701 GELLHORN DR., HOUSTON, TEXAS 77029
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c..
Final narrative
On March 22, 2021, at approximately 1:15 AM, an employee was picking a case of oranges in the produce department while a fork truck was moving a pallet nearby. It's forks swung to the left and struck the employee's lower right leg. The employee sustained fractures to the tibia, fibula, ankle, and foot.
HospitalizedMultiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c.Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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