Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The TJX Companies, Inc, 2760 Red lion Rd., PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19114
on — Amputations, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was directing a forklift operator. The forklift struck the employee, who suffered amputations to toes on the right foot.
HospitalizedAmputationToes(s), toenail(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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