RICHFIELD, WISCONSIN—
G&H Pets LLC
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Fractures
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Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at G&H Pets LLC, W206 N12880 Gateway Court, RICHFIELD, WISCONSIN 53076 on — Fractures , affecting the Trunk and other lower extremities.
Final narrative
An employee was working as a dumper on a packaging line. A passing forklift turned and pinned the employee against a guardrail. The employee suffered fractures to their ribs and a leg requiring hospitalization.
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