Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Fed Ex Freight, 870 Tradewind Dr., HASLET, TEXAS 76052
on — Fractures, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was inspecting freight he had just placed in the aisle using a forklift when a forklift driver backed up and pinned the employee between the two forklifts. The employee sustained a broken hip.
HospitalizedHip(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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