Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery · Fractures and surface, flesh wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Pepsico, 6100 NE Loop 410, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78218
on — Fractures and surface, flesh wounds , affecting the Ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was stepping off a walkie rider pallet jack when their left foot was crushed between the pallet jack and the racks. The employee sustained a laceration and fracture to their left ankle.
Hospitalized Ankle(s) Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
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