Collision between a moving and standing vehicle, nonroadway · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Staples, 398 Antrim Commons Drive, GREENCASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17225
on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee went to step off material handling equipment to grab their jacket when the throttle of the vehicle engaged. The vehicle reversed and the employee's left foot was crushed between two material handlers, resulting in a fracture.
HospitalizedFoot (feet), unspecifiedForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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