U.S. Postal Service
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified — Crushing injuries — NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2022109112 |
| Address | 7025 Cross County Road | City, State ZIP | NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA 29418 |
| Event Date | October 18, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | 1630666 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.92000, -80.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had just given a training talk to drivers on a loading dock. As she turned to walk away, a forklift ran over her foot, resulting in crushed toes. The employee was taken to the hospital, where she had surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 18, 2022, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA suffered crushing injuries to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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