Roadway collision-moving and standing vehicle on side of roadway · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at 24 Hours Wrecker Service, 3400 Hwy 75, LANCASTER, TEXAS 75146
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
An employee was sitting in a parked tow truck at 3400 Hwy 75, Richardson, Texas, when another vehicle hit the tow truck from behind.
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