Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in roadway · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Capstone Logistics, LLC, 5515 South 129th East Ave, TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74134
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was talking to a forklift operator when the forklift backed into the employee, resulting in a fractured ankle.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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