Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Fucich Contracting, Inc., 4800 Lake Villa Drive, METAIRIE, LOUISIANA 70001
on — Fractures , affecting the Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was hooking up a hydraulic attachment on a forklift. When pressure was released from the hydraulic system's hose, the arm of the forklift came down on the employee's left foot and broke it.
Hospitalized Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified Vehicle and machine front attachments
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