Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ARANDELL CORPORATION, N82 W13118 LEON ROAD, MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN 53051
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
A forklift struck an employee.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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