Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Best Fender Products, Inc., 301 S. 22nd Avenue, DURANT, OKLAHOMA 74701
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
As he was walking to the anti-spatter station, an employee was struck by a reversing forklift. It knocked him over and its tire struck his left ankle, breaking it.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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