Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Metro Cruise Services, LLC, 201 S. Water Street, MOBILE, ALABAMA 36602
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee got off a forklift and was struck by another forklift, which pinned her right ankle against the tire of her own forklift. The ankle was broken.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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