HOUSTON, TEXAS—
Gordon Food Services
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Gordon Food Services, 11303 Antoine Drive, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77066 on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was inspecting a pallet jack before usage when he was pushed by a high riser driven by a coworker. His foot was pushed underneath the pallet jack, breaking a metatarsal bone.
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