Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United Natural Foods, Inc, 2611 N Lincoln Ave, URBANA, ILLINOIS 61802
on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet) and ankle(s).
Final narrative
On October 22, 2023, an employee was operating a powered industrial vehicle when his foot got caught between the vehicle and a guardrail. The employee sustained a fractured foot and ankle that required surgery.
HospitalizedFoot (feet) and ankle(s)Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, unspecified
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