Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Schirm USA, Inc., 2801 Oak Grove Rd., ENNIS, TEXAS 75119
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
Employee was struck by a forklift as the employee was walking behind it.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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