SAVANNAH, GEORGIA—
PeopleReady, Inc
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at PeopleReady, Inc, 112 Marine Terminal Drive, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31404 on — Fractures, affecting the leg(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
A temporary employee was walking backward when they were struck by a reversing forklift. The employee was knocked down and the forklift subsequently ran over the employee's left leg, fracturing it.
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A temporary employee was removing panels from packaging. The employee's hand was between two panels while sliding them when a metal frame around a panel lacerated his fingertip through his glove. He suffered a fingertip amputation.
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A temporary employee was loading packages on an aircraft when his fingers were caught in a conveyor. His right ring fingertip was amputated, and the nail of his right middle finger was removed.
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A temporary employee slipped and fell on a wet concrete floor in a warehouse. He struck his head and back on the floor and sustained head, back, and leg numbness.
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A temporary employee was attempting to plug in a computer into an outdoor weather-protected outlet. Upon opening the weather cover, he discovered hornets/bees inside. As he retreated from the insects, he tripped and fell into a vehicle, striking his face. He suffered a broken nose and bruises, requiring hospitalization.
GRETNA, LOUISIANA—
PeopleReady INC
An employee was attempting to mount the step of a moving garbage truck when he missed the step and his right foot became wedged under the truck's wheel. He fractured his right foot with a possible amputation.
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