LANTANA, FLORIDA—
Elite Metal Decking, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Dislocations, unspecified
Final narrative
An employee was walking and guiding a steel stairway suspended by a 7,000 pound forklift and had his right foot run over by the forklift causing a severe dislocation requiring surgery.
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