Collision with stationary object, nonroadway · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ELITE FLOWER SERVICES, INC., 6745 NW 36th Street, Suite 290, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33166
on — Fractures , affecting the Ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was driving an electric pallet jack and exited the pallet jack before it collided with a yellow guard post. It then rolled over his left foot. The employee sustained a fractured ankle.
Hospitalized Ankle(s) Pallet jack riding
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