Collision with stationary object, nonroadway · Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at MCLANE Company Inc., 1717 E LOOP 289, LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79403
on — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries, affecting the Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was loading a truck using a pallet jack. While backing up, the employee's right foot was caught between a pole and the pallet jack. He sustained a crushing injury.
HospitalizedAmputation Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified Pallet jack riding
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