Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Morrison Milling Company, 319 E. Prairie Street, DENTON, TEXAS 76201
on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet) and ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was standing by a forklift that a co-worker was operating in a stationary position using the brake. The co-worker moved and their foot slipped off the brake, causing the forklift to move forward and run over the employee's right ankle and foot with the back right tire. The employee suffered two bone fractures.
HospitalizedFoot (feet) and ankle(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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