Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at TD Synnex, 1 Technology Drive, SWEDESBORO, NEW JERSEY 08085
on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was walking when their foot was struck by a reach truck, resulting in a foot fracture.
HospitalizedFoot (feet), unspecifiedForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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