Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Wayfair LLC., 2820 Interstate 35E, LANCASTER, TEXAS 75134
on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was loading a truck when a powered industrial truck ran over his foot, resulting in a broken foot that required hospitalization.
HospitalizedFoot (feet), unspecifiedForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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