Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at SEA HUNTER INC., 14110 SW 252 ST, PRINCETON, FLORIDA 33032
on — Fractures , affecting the Ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was operating a forklift to move a boat molding when the forklift turned sideways and pinned their left ankle. The employee sustained a fracture to their left ankle.
Hospitalized Ankle(s) Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
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