Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Goya Foods, Inc., 5 Goya Drive, WEBSTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01570
on — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries, affecting the Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
On July 10, 2024, an employee suffered a crushed foot while operating an electric pallet jack. The employee was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified Pallet jack riding
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