Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c. · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Geodis, 21 Gateway Commerce Drive, EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS 62025
on — Amputations, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was operating a forklift in the rack area and struck a warehouse support column. The employee was thrown from the operator's compartment and pinned underneath the forklift. Their left big toe was partially amputated.
HospitalizedAmputationToes(s), toenail(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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