Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by another person · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Target Corporation Store T1430, 601 South Plano Road, RICHARDSON, TEXAS 75081
on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was using an electric cart pusher to move carts inside of the cart vestibule. The employee's left foot was caught between the carts and the cart door, resulting in two broken bones.
HospitalizedFoot (feet), unspecifiedMaterial and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c.
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