Struck by object or equipment rolling freely · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Deep South Crane & Rigging, LLC, Union Pacific Yard, TRINITY, TEXAS 75862
on — Fractures, affecting the pelvis.
Final narrative
An employee was hooking a dolly onto a crane. The dolly rolled and pinned the employee between the dolly and crane fracturing the employee's pelvis.
HospitalizedPelvisVehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
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