Collision with stationary object, nonroadway · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sam's Club.com Fulfillment Center #6253, 5135 S Dale Mabry Highway, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33611
on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
A forklift operator collided with a metal racking system while turning into an aisle. The employee suffered an injury to the left hand.
Hospitalized Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
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