Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at GC Packaging LLC, 204 East Bethany Drive, ALLEN, TEXAS 75002
on — Fractures, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
A temporary employee was struck by a forklift resulting in a broken left femur.
HospitalizedThigh(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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