Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Randstad General Staffing LLC, Metro Logistics, CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
A temporary employee was operating a powered industrial truck and attempting to maneuver around another automated powered industrial truck when the vehicles collided. The employee sustained a crush injury to their right foot.
HospitalizedFoot (feet), unspecifiedForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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