Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at BuzzBallz, LLC, 2161 Hutton Dr., CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75006
on — Amputations, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
The injured employee was operating an electric pallet jack when it struck a forklift. The forks of the forklift pierced the injured employee's left foot and amputated several toes.
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