MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT—
FHI, LLC
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at FHI, LLC, 1339 Tolland Turnpike, MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT 06041 on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
A pallet jack struck an employee as it backed up. The employee suffered a laceration and fracture to the right foot.
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