HOUSTON, TEXAS—
DBI Services
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at DBI Services, I 610 North Loop Westbound, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77029 on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
An employee was struck by motor vehicle while doing road clean-up work on the shoulder of the road.
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