Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Freeman, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77010
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple body parts, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was directing small trucks in a parking lot while riding a scooter. After directing a coffee truck towards the dock area, he was returning to his original spot when he was struck by a truck. He suffered injuries to his back and multiple other body parts.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, unspecifiedOff-road or industrial vehicle-powered, unspecified
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