Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at O'Reilly Auto Parts Distribution Center, 8601 Tavenor Lane, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77075
on — Amputations, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was operating a stand-up forklift and stepped off before the machine came to a stop. The forklift ran over the employee's left foot, resulting in contusions on their left leg and ankle and a partial amputation of their left big toe.
HospitalizedAmputationToes(s), toenail(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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