Collision with stationary object, nonroadway · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Publix Super Markets, Inc., 6123 Sawyer Road, SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34238
on — Fractures , affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was operating a forklift. While turning into an aisle the forklift slid into a rack and the employee's right ring and little fingers were fractured.
Hospitalized Other finger(s) n.e.c. Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
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