BOCA RATON, FLORIDA—
US Foods
Collision with stationary object, nonroadway · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at US Foods, 7598 NW 6th Ave., BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33487 on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
On November 14, 2024, at approximately 10:30 a.m., an employee was operating a powered industrial truck in an aisle when his left hand was caught between the rack and the vehicle. The injury required surgery.
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