Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at WHB Cattle, LP, 17095 FM 3004, FOLLETT, TEXAS 79034
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple head locations.
Final narrative
An employee ran into a pipe fence while operating an ATV, suffering head/facial injuries.
HospitalizedMultiple head locationsATV, all terrain vehicle
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