Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC., 249 Moray Lane, WINTER PARK, FLORIDA 32792
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the hand(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
On September 7, 2021, an employee had adjusted a chain link fence and was standing next to the fence. A forklift moved towards him and crushed his right hand against a fence pole. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedHand(s), unspecifiedForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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