Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified · Cuts and abrasions or bruises
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Farmers Co-Op Grain Elevator, 11081 SD Highway 27, BRITTON, SOUTH DAKOTA 57430
on — Cuts and abrasions or bruises, affecting the head, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was driving a utility task vehicle (UTV) around a corner when the vehicle collided with another vehicle. The employee sustained a head contusion and laceration that required hospitalization.
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A temporary employee was operating a powered industrial truck and attempting to maneuver around another automated powered industrial truck when the vehicles collided. The employee sustained a crush injury to their right foot.
An employee was operating a double pallet jack down an aisle when he was struck by another double pallet jack. The employee's right lower leg was then caught between the pallet jack and a rack beam, resulting in an injury just above the right ankle that required hospitalization.
An employee was operating a ride-on double pallet jack when he was struck from behind by another pallet jack. Their lower right leg was caught resulting in fractures to the tibia and fibula.
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