Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 150 Pocono Commons, STROUDSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 18360
on — Fractures , affecting the Foot (feet) and ankle(s).
Final narrative
A forklift backed into an employee, its rear tire striking her right foot. She fell backward to the ground and suffered a broken left ankle and right foot. She was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Foot (feet) and ankle(s) Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
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