Nonroadway collision with other vehicle(s) unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC., 100 Lakeview Ct, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30336
on — Fractures , affecting the Toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
On August 30, 2025, an employee was operating an electric double-pallet jack. He was coming out of the new extension through the separation curtains when his pallet jack struck an electric forklift. The forklift landed on the employee's right foot, fracturing the big toe and second toe.
Hospitalized Toes(s), toenail(s) Pallet jack riding
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