Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Lowe's Home Improvement, 20639 Center Ridge Road, ROCKY RIVER, OHIO 44116
on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was spotting a vehicle during material placement when they were struck by a powered industrial vehicle, resulting in lacerations and a foot fracture that required surgery.
HospitalizedFoot (feet), unspecifiedIndustrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, unspecified
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