Collision with stationary object, nonroadway · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at AMERICOLD LOGISTICS, LLC, 300 S. ELMIRA AVE, RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS 72802
on — Fractures , affecting the Toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was retrieving pallets from a conveyor feed using a stand-up forklift. While turning a corner on the forklift, the tip of his left foot struck a bollard, resulting in fractured toes.
Hospitalized Toes(s), toenail(s) Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
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