Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Heritage Bag, 501 Gateway Parkway, ROANOKE, TEXAS 76262
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was operating a stand-up lift to place a pallet on a warehouse rack. When the employee turned to exit the aisle, their left foot was pinched between the lift and the racking upright. The employee's left first and fourth toes were crushed.
HospitalizedToes(s), toenail(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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